Hepatitis E Flashcards
1
Q
What is hepatitis E?
A
Acute hepatitis caused by hepatitis E virus, transmitted via faecal-oral route
2
Q
What are the clinical features of hepatitis E?
A
Similar to hepatitis A
3
Q
How is hepatitis E diagnosed?
A
(Labs) ↑↑ Serum transaminase (AST, ALT)
(Confirmatory) ↑ Anti-HEV IgM (active infection)
↑ Anti-HEV IgG (past infection)
4
Q
What is the treatment for hepatitis E?
A
Self-limiting
No vaccine available
