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  • Hepatology
  • Public Health

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  • Hepatitis E virus (HEV) recognition has grown globally, especially in developed countries.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent literature on Hepatitis E virus (HEV) published since June 2017.
  • To highlight emerging trends in HEV prevalence, virology, and clinical management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies published since June 1, 2017.
  • Analysis of longitudinal studies, virological data, and clinical case reports.

Main Results:

  • Increased HEV prevalence noted in Europe, with a wider range of mammalian reservoirs identified.
  • New virological data on HEV replication and pathogenicity, alongside refined descriptions of clinical and extra-hepatic manifestations.
  • Autochthonous HEV transmission is increasingly recognized as a cause of severe liver disease in developed countries.

Conclusions:

  • HEV emergence in developed countries is linked to improved diagnostics and heightened clinical awareness.
  • HEV can cause acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and extra-hepatic symptoms.
  • Ribavirin is the current standard treatment, effective in most but not all cases; evolving HEV strains necessitate ongoing research.