Abstract
Hepatitis E virus has two distinct clinical and epidemiological patterns based on the varying genotypes. Genotypes 3 and 4 cause widespread, sporadic infection in high-income countries and are emerging as the most common type of viral hepatitis in much of Europe. These infections carry significant morbidity and mortality in the growing numbers of immunosuppressed patients or in patients with established liver disease. Furthermore the growing extra-hepatic associations of the virus, including neurological and kidney injury, suggest that it may have been misnamed as a 'hepatitis' virus. This review explores current understanding of the epidemiology, virology and clinical presentations of hepatitis E infection and identifies vulnerable patient groups, who are at serious risk from infection. Guidance is offered regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this growing public health hazard.
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