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Hepatitis E overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Hepatitis E is an acute viral hepatitis (liver inflammation) caused by infection with a virus called hepatitis E virus (HEV). Infection with this virus was first documented in 1955 during an outbreak in New Delhi, India.[1] [2]
Overview
Overview
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Causes
Causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Screening
Screening
Differentiating Hepatitis E from other Diseases
Differentiating Hepatitis E from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
Medical Therapy
Medical Therapy
Prevention
Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Future or Investigational Therapies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]