The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the fifth known form of viral hepatitis and was first recognized
as the cause of an epidemic of unexplained acute hepatitis in the early 1980s. Globally, it is …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is responsible for more than 50% of acute viral hepatitis cases in
endemic countries. Approximately 2 billion individuals live in hepatitis E–endemic areas …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis throughout the
world. Most infections are acute but they can become chronic in immunocompromised …

Ample evidence suggests that hepatic macrophages play key roles in the injury and repair
mechanisms during liver disease progression. There are two major populations of hepatic …

Immunological adaptations in pregnancy allow maternal tolerance of the semi-allogeneic
fetus but also increase maternal susceptibility to infection. At implantation, the endometrial …

The global prevalence of viral hepatitis is very high and seems to be rising over the years.
The infection can profoundly affect pregnant women causing significant maternal and …

Acute-on-chronic liver failure is an acute deterioration of liver function manifesting as
jaundice and coagulopathy with the development of ascites, with a high probability of …

Although most hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections are asymptomatic, some can be severe,
causing fulminant hepatitis and extra-hepatic manifestations, including neurological and …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is responsible for repeated water‐borne outbreaks since the past
century, representing an emerging issue in public health. However, the global burden of …

Summary Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a leading cause of acute icteric hepatitis
and acute liver failure in the developing world. During the last decade, there has been …