Hepatitis E in Latin America

Ann Hepatol. 2019 Jul-Aug;18(4):541-542. doi: 10.1016/j.aohep.2019.05.004. Epub 2019 May 22.

Abstract

Hepatitis E virus produces an emerging health problem, knowledge about epidemiology of hepatitis E virus infections in the USA and Latin America is still limited. The wide-ranging clinical manifestations lead to an extensive underestimation of the global seroprevalence. Clinical and diagnostic accuracy are critical to improve patient management.

Keywords: Hepatitis E; Latin America; Liver disease; Virus infections.

MeSH terms

  • Asymptomatic Infections / epidemiology
  • Genotype
  • Hepatitis E / epidemiology*
  • Hepatitis E / virology
  • Hepatitis E virus / genetics
  • Humans
  • Latin America / epidemiology
  • Mexico / epidemiology
  • United States / epidemiology