Advances in hepatitis E epidemiology / 中华肝脏病杂志
Chinese Journal of Hepatology
;
(12): 455-459, 2023.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-986152
ABSTRACT
Hepatitis E is a viral hepatitis that the hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes. In the early 1980s, the hepatitis E virus was first discovered and identified, and it is one of the important pathogens that cause acute viral hepatitis globally. HEV infection is usually self-limiting, but in some groups of populations, such as pregnant women, patients with chronic liver disease, and the elderly, the prognosis is poor and may result in acute or subacute liver failure or even death. In addition, HEV infection can occur in chronically immunocompromised populations. At present, some regions and countries are not paying enough attention to hepatitis E prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, which suggests that we should study the epidemiology of HEV infection.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Prognosis
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Hepatitis E virus
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Hepatitis E
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Liver Failure
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Hepatology
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
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