A Rare Case of Hepatitis E Causing Chronic Liver Disease

Dr. Aravind S, Dr. Sulthan Raslin Salih, Dr. Muhammed Shareef Thenath, Dr. Rakesh T. R., Th Bhimo Singh

Abstract: Introduction Hepatitis E is a form of viral hepatitis caused by Hepatitis E virus. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a single-stranded RNA virus in the Hepeviridae family with five genotypes. Until recently hepatitis E was considered as an acute self-limiting disease. Reports of chronic HEV infection have been limited to immunosuppressed patients who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -positive, have hematological malignancies, or are solid-organ transplant recipients. Case Report We report a case of hepatitis E causing chronic liver disease in a 25 year old immunocompetent male. Disease presented with fever and jaundice with a travel history to endemic region. Conclusion. This case highlights the importance of suspecting chronic HEV infection in patients with unexplained chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis even in an immunocompetent patient.

Keywords: Hepatitis E, CLD, HEV RNA, IgG Anti HEV, Jaundice

How to Cite?: Dr. Aravind S, Dr. Sulthan Raslin Salih, Dr. Muhammed Shareef Thenath, Dr. Rakesh T. R., Th Bhimo Singh, "A Rare Case of Hepatitis E Causing Chronic Liver Disease", Volume 4 Issue 11, November 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1458-1459, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV151501, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV151501