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[Hepatitis E: current concepts].
Klinicheskaia Meditsina
|September 25, 2012
Summary
Hepatitis E, typically reversible, can become chronic and lead to cirrhosis in immunocompromised patients. This review covers recent findings on Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in these individuals.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Virology
- Immunology
Context:
- Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection historically associated with epidemics in tropical/subtropical regions.
- Genotypes I and II caused epidemics; genotypes III and IV linked to sporadic cases in Western countries.
- Previously considered self-limiting, except in pregnant women, with severe outcomes.
Purpose:
- To review recent literature on Hepatitis E in immunocompromised patient populations.
- To highlight the altered disease course and complications of HEV in these individuals.
- To discuss current therapeutic and preventive strategies for Hepatitis E.
Summary:
- Immunosuppression transforms Hepatitis E into a chronic condition, potentially leading to liver cirrhosis.
- HEV infection in immunocompromised hosts can manifest with extrahepatic, often autoimmune, complications.
- Focus on solid organ transplant recipients, HIV-infected individuals, and chemotherapy patients.
Impact:
- Underscores the need for vigilance and tailored management of Hepatitis E in immunocompromised patients.
- Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of chronic HEV.
- Highlights the potential for severe liver disease and extrahepatic manifestations in specific patient groups.
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