HEV is a small, nonenveloped virus with a (+)ssRNA genome. It belongs to the Hepeviridae ... are at particular risk, as acute hepatitis E has a high mortality and morbidity rate (~40–70% ...

If the virus incorporates host genetic segments into its genome, the infection may become chronic. Why does Hepatitis E become chronic in some patients, and why do medications not work?

Hepatitis E, a potentially serious viral liver disease, is transmitted through contaminated water. The risk is particularly high in populations with limited access to safe water and sanitation.

The hepatitis D virus-like genome discovered in the duck samples also had an open reading frame with the capacity to express an 185-amino-acid-long protein. The location of this open reading frame ...

If ALT becomes persistently elevated, consider biopsy, especially in individuals aged over 40 years or with a family history of HCC Treat as needed ALT: Alanine transaminase; HBeAg: Hepatitis B e ...