2022
DOI: 10.1002/lci2.48
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Hepatitis E seroprevalence, cases and management in a large German centre for liver transplantation

Abstract: Background and Aims Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an increasingly recognised pathogen in industrialised countries, in particular genotype 3. Patients with underlying liver disease are at increased risk for severe course of the infection. Additionally, patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy can develop chronic HEV infection, which may cause further liver damage and ultimately lead to cirrhosis, decompensation or death. Methods This retrospective study assessed 1023 patients on the waiting list for liver tran… Show more

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