Abstract
Hepatitis E and Lymphocytic Leukemia in Man, Italy
Highlights
To the Editor: Hepatitis E is an enterically transmitted infection with worldwide distribution and high prevalence in developing countries. This disease can occur as large water-borne epidemics associated with hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotypes 1 and 2
Serum obtained at admission was positive for IgM and IgG against HEV (Dia.Pro Test, Milan, Italy)
Liver function test results returned to reference levels on day 14 of treatment
Summary
4 Saegerman C, Berkvens D, Godfroid J, Walravens K. 5. Godfroid J, Nielsen K, Saegerman C. This disease can occur as large water-borne epidemics associated with hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotypes 1 and 2. Hepatitis E is less common in industrialized countries, including Italy (1), where sporadic autochthonous cases associated with genotypes 3 and 4 have been reported.
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