Ehepatiidi
Ehepatiidi, or hepatitis E, is a liver disease caused by hepatitis E virus (HEV), a non-enveloped, positive-sense RNA virus in the Hepeviridae family. In humans, HEV infection is typically acquired via the fecal-oral route, most often through water contaminated with feces in areas with poor sanitation. A subset of genotypes (genotypes 3 and 4) is zoonotic and can be transmitted through consumption of undercooked pork, game meat, or shellfish in developed countries.
Epidemiology and risk factors vary by genotype. Genotypes 1 and 2 are common in outbreaks in low-
Clinical features range from asymptomatic to acute hepatitis. The incubation period is about 2-10 weeks. Symptoms
Diagnosis relies on serology and molecular testing. Anti-HEV IgM indicates recent infection, while anti-HEV IgG indicates
Treatment is usually supportive. Chronic HEV infection may be treated with ribavirin in immunocompromised patients, and
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