Genotype 4 Hepatitis E virus replicates in the placenta, causes severe histopathological damage, and vertically transmits to fetuses

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in pregnant women causes adverse pregnancy outcomes, including maternal death, premature delivery, stillbirth, and fetal infection. However, the pathogenesis of maternal and fetal HEV infection is unclear.

Source: Journal of Infection - May 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Zhongyao Qian, Tengyuan Li, Yueping Xia, Chao Cong, Shuangfeng Chen, Yike Zhang, Shiling Gong, Wenjing Wang, Huichan Liu, Dongxue Chen, Wanqiu Zhao, Guo Zhong, Yinlong Deng, Wenhai Yu, Daqiao Wei, Xiongwu Yu, Fen Huang Source Type: research