Enterically transmitted hepatitis. Hepatitis A and E viruses.
Clin Lab Med
; 19(3): 661-73, 1999 Sep.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10549431
ABSTRACT
Enterically-transmitted hepatitis is caused by hepatitis A virus and hepatitis E virus. The most important agent is hepatitis A virus, which is distributed worldwide and infects all age groups. Most infections in children are minimally symptomatic and immunity is long-lasting, so severe disease tends to occur in nonimmune adults. Hepatitis E virus is found in the developing world and has a greater propensity for symptomatic infection of children. Both agents are transmitted via contaminated water, often through food vehicles.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vírus da Hepatite E
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Hepatite E
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Hepatovirus
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Hepatite A
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Lab Med
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos