Genotype 3 and 4 viruses circulate in several animals

Hepatitis E

is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV): a small virus, with a positive sense, single stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) genome. The virus has at least 4 different types: genotypes 1, 2, 3 canada goose outlet in vancouver and 4. Genotypes 1 and 2 have been found only in humans. Genotype 3 and 4 viruses circulate in several animals (including pigs, wild boars, and deer) without causing any disease, and occasionally infect humans.

The virus is shed in the stools of infected persons, and enters the human body through the intestine. It is transmitted mainly through contaminated drinking water. Usually the infection is self limiting and resolves within 2 weeks. Occasionally a serious disease, known as fulminant hepatitis (acute liver failure) develops, and a proportion of people with this disease can die.

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The disease is common in resource limited countries with limited access to essential water, sanitation, hygiene and health services. In these areas, the disease occurs both as outbreaks and as sporadic cases. The outbreaks usually follow periods of faecal contamination of drinking water supplies and may affect several https://www.canadagooseoutlets.biz hundred to several thousand persons. Some of these outbreaks have canada goose outlet england occurred in areas of conflict and humanitarian emergencies, such as war zones, and in camps for refugees or internally displaced populations (IDP), canada goose vest outlet situations where sanitation and safe water supply pose special canada goose outlet canada challenges.

Sporadic cases are also canada goose outlet in toronto believed to be related to contamination of water or food, albeit at a smaller scale. The cases in these areas are caused mostly by infection with genotype 1 virus, and much less frequently by genotype 2 virus.

In areas with better sanitation and water supply, hepatitis E disease is infrequent with only occasional sporadic cases. Most of these cases are caused by genotype 3 virus, and are caused by infection with virus originating in animals, usually through ingestion of undercooked animal meat (including animal liver) and are not related to contamination of water or other foods.

Serological evidence of prior exposure to the virus has been found in most areas, with higher seroprevalence rates (proportion of people who test positive for IgG antibodies to HEV) canada goose outlet mississauga in regions with lower standards of sanitation and thus higher risk for transmission. However, presence of these antibodies does not imply presence of or increased risk of disease. The usefulness of such data for epidemiological purposes may also be limited due to variable and possible sub optimal performance of available serological assays, and possible disappearance of the antibody with the passage of time among those exposed to the virus.

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In areas with high disease endemicity, symptomatic infection is most common in young adults aged 15 years. In these areas, although infection does occur in children, they often have either no symptoms or only a mild illness without jaundice that goes undiagnosed.

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an initial phase of mild fever, reduced appetite (anorexia), nausea and vomiting, lasting for a few days; some persons may also have abdominal pain, itching (without skin lesions), skin rash, or joint pain.

jaundice (yellow discolouration of the skin and sclera of the eyes), with dark urine and pale stools; and

a slightly enlarged, tender liver (hepatomegaly).

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In rare cases, acute hepatitis E can be severe, and results in fulminant hepatitis (acute liver failure); these patients are at risk of death. Fulminant hepatitis occurs more frequently when hepatitis E occurs during pregnancy. Pregnant women with hepatitis E, particularly those in the second or third trimester, are at an increased risk of acute liver failure, fetal loss and mortality. Case fatality rates as high as 20 have been reported among pregnant women in their third trimester.