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Acute sporadic hepatitis E in Kuwait

A Koshy1, A L Richards, S al-Mufti

  • 1Thuniyan Al-Ghanim Gastroenterology Center, Al-Amiri Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Journal of Medical Virology
|April 1, 1994
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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM antibody testing revealed that acute hepatitis E is common in foreign workers in Kuwait, primarily linked to travel to the Indian subcontinent. Little HEV transmission appears to occur locally in Kuwait.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Acute hepatitis is a significant public health concern, particularly in diverse populations.
  • Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging cause of acute liver inflammation globally.
  • Accurate diagnostic tools are crucial for identifying the etiology of acute hepatitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prevalence of acute hepatitis E among patients presenting with acute hepatitis in Kuwait.
  • To investigate the utility of a new Western blot assay for detecting IgM antibody to hepatitis E virus (anti-HEV IgM).
  • To explore the epidemiological associations of acute hepatitis E in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 57 adult patients with acute hepatitis and 34 controls without liver disease were enrolled.

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  • A newly developed Western blot assay was used to detect IgM antibody to hepatitis E virus (anti-HEV IgM).
  • Serological testing for hepatitis A (anti-HAV IgM) and hepatitis B (anti-HBc IgM) was also performed.

    • Main Results:

    • Hepatitis E was the most common cause of acute hepatitis, diagnosed in 60% (34/57) of patients based on anti-HEV IgM positivity.
    • Hepatitis A and B accounted for 4% and 5% of cases, respectively.
    • Acute hepatitis E cases were predominantly observed in expatriates of Asian origin, with a significant association with recent travel to the Indian subcontinent.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute hepatitis E is prevalent among foreign workers in Kuwait, suggesting HEV is a significant cause of acute liver disease in this demographic.
    • The findings indicate that HEV transmission in Kuwait is likely linked to imported cases, primarily from the Indian subcontinent, rather than local transmission.
    • The study highlights the importance of considering HEV infection in expatriates presenting with acute hepatitis, especially those with travel history to endemic areas.