Viral Hepatitis E

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Overview

Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) transmitted in much the same way as hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis E, however, does not occur often in the United States.

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/e/index.htm

Epidemiology and Demographics

• Rare cases have occurred in the United States among persons with no history of travel to endemic countries

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/e/fact.htm

Risk Factors

Travel to developing countries, particularly in South Asia and North Africa

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/e/fact.htm

Distribution of Hepatitis E

Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

Viral Hepatitis A

Viral Hepatitis B

Viral Hepatitis C

Viral Hepatitis D

Viral Hepatitis E

History and Symptoms

• jaundice
• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• nausea, vomiting
• dark (tea colored) urine

References

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/e/fact.htm

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Pathology

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Acknowledgements

The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.

List of contributors:

Pilar Almonacid

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