A :
B :
C :
D :
E :
F :
G :
H :
I :
J :
K :
L :
M :
N :
O :
P :
Q :
R :
S :
T :
U :
V :
W :
X :
Y :
Z
Hepatitis E
Medical Questions » Hepatitis E
| Name: Hepatitis E |
| Also known as: |
| A viral infection of the liver. |
Causes of Hepatitis E
Caught from contaminated food and water in the same way as hepatitis A. It is rare in western countries with the highest incidence being in central Asia, Algeria and Mexico. |
Symptoms of Hepatitis E
Patients becomes jaundiced, are nauseated and tired, vomit, have no appetite, and develop aches, pains, a fever and a large tender liver. |
Tests for Hepatitis E
Blood tests are available to diagnose the type of hepatitis and monitor its progress. |
Treatment for Hepatitis E
There is no vaccine available, but a gamma globulin injection will give short term protection. Scrupulous personal hygiene is vital.
|
Complications of Hepatitis E of its treatment
The death rate is far higher in pregnant women. |
Likely Outcome of Hepatitis E
The immediate death rate from hepatitis E is far higher than in other types of hepatitis, and may occur within a day or two of symptoms appearing. Even so, most patients recover completely, and there are no long term liver
problems. |
|
|
