Hepatitis E Virus: Current Concepts and Future Perspectives

HR Dalton; Suzan Pas; RG Madden; Annemiek Baltissen - van der Eijk

doi:10.1007/s11908-014-0399-8

Hepatitis E Virus: Current Concepts and Future Perspectives

HR Dalton
, Suzan Pas
, RG Madden
, Annemiek Baltissen - van der Eijk

Virology

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Abstract

For many years, hepatitis E was considered a disease found only in certain developing countries. In these geographical settings, hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes a self-limiting hepatitis in young adults, except in pregnant females, in whom the mortality is 25 %. Our understanding of HEV has changed radically in the past decade. It is now evident that HEV is a threat to global health. This review article considers the current concepts and future perspectives of HEV and its effects on human health, with particular reference to developed countries.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Journal	Current Infectious Disease Reports
Volume	16
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-014-0399-8
Publication status	Published - 2014

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