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A Cell Culture Model for Producing High Titer Hepatitis E Virus Stocks
Published on: June 26, 2020
[Neurological symptoms with a hepatitis E virus infection]
J van de Wardt1, T B G Olde Dubbelink, H F Visée
1Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, 's Hertogenbosch.
Background:
Infection with hepatitis E virus genotype 3 (HEV3) is an emerging zoonosis in the industrialized world. The infection usually proceeds asymptomatically. Extrahepatic sequelae including neurological symptoms have been described.
Case Description:
A 52-year-old man presented at the emergency department with pain, muscle weakness and sensory disorders in both shoulders and arms. He was found to have bilateral neuralgic amyotrophy accompanying an HEV3 infection.
Conclusion:
An HEV3 infection can have neurological sequelae, but very little is known about its incidence and spectrum of symptoms.
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