Hepatitis E Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient
Joint Authors
Vassallo, Diana
Husain, Mir Mubariz
Greer, Shaun
McGrath, Stephen
Ijaz, Samreen
Kanigicherla, Durga
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An asymptomatic 35-year-old renal transplant recipient was noted to have deranged liver function tests.
Liver biopsy revealed a portal inflammatory process with mild lobular activity and portal fibrous expansion, consistent with a virally mediated process.
An extensive viral screen confirmed infection with Hepatitis E virus genotype 3 (HEV-3).
There is increased awareness about locally acquired Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in the transplant population in the UK.
The important implications of this infection are becoming more apparent as progression to liver cirrhosis can occur.
However, the incidence, natural history, and treatment of HEV infection in the transplant population are not well established.
This report illustrates a case of delayed spontaneous clearance of the HEV infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vassallo, Diana& Husain, Mir Mubariz& Greer, Shaun& McGrath, Stephen& Ijaz, Samreen& Kanigicherla, Durga. 2014. Hepatitis E Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vassallo, Diana…[et al.]. Hepatitis E Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vassallo, Diana& Husain, Mir Mubariz& Greer, Shaun& McGrath, Stephen& Ijaz, Samreen& Kanigicherla, Durga. Hepatitis E Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017280
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017280