An outbreak of acute hepatitis caused by hepatitis e virus in Surendranagar.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Objective:
To study clinical presentation and various laboratory parameters of acute viral hepatits caused by Hepatitis E virus in surndranagar district. StudyDesign:
Retrospective cross sectional study was carried out from Jan 2011 to March 2011. Data of 1500 patients were collected and analysed.Result:
In this study majority of patients had higher Serum bilirubin and SGPT level. Serum bilirubin in patients was ranging from 1mg/dL to 45 mgdL . SGPT was also higher ranging from 15 IU/L to >4000 IU/L. HEV Ig M by ELISA method was positive in 95% of all advised cases. They had symptoms of acute viral hepatitis like nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, diarrhea and vomiting. Conclution In this outbreak of acute viral hepatitis Hepatits E virus was an important attributing factor. Hepatitis E virus was transmitted through feco – oral rout. Patients’ symptoms were similar to other viral hepatitis.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Inglés
Año:
2012
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