Autochthonous case of hepatitis E virus in Slovakia

Czech version

Authors: R. Rosoľanka; K. Šimeková
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika infektológie a cestovnej medicíny JLF UK UN Martin
Published in: Gastroent Hepatol 2015; 69(2): 121-123
Category: Hepatology: Case Report
doi: https://doi.org/10.14735/amgh2015121

Overview

Hepatitis E is a viral disease transmitted by the faecal-oral route. It is associated with some endemic parts of the world, most often with low hygienic standards. According to data from WHO (World Health Organization) in 2014 there are estimated to be over 20 million cases of hepatitis E each year. In Slovakia and surrounding European countries, including the Czech Republic, the infection occurs mainly as an imported infection from the affected areas. Our case report describes a case of sporadic viral hepatitis Ein a 78-year-old patient.

Key words:
differential diagnosis – hepatitis E – sporadic occurrence

The authors declare they have no potential conflicts of interest concerning drugs, products, or services used in the study.

The Editorial Board declares that the manuscript met the ICMJE „uniform requirements“ for biomedical papers.

Submitted:
12. 1. 2015

Accepted:
16. 3. 2015

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