Hepatitis E Virus Infection in Lung Transplant Recipients
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of the common causes of acute and chronic viral hepatitis with a global distribution. Genotypes 1 and 2 only affect humans and produce acute hepatitis epidemics in endemic regions (Asia, Africa). In non-endemic areas (America, Europe), genotypes 3 and 4 are considered a zoonosis and cause sporadic acute hepatitis. HEV has been described in solid organ transplant recipients, however data on lung transplant recipients are limited.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: G. Ambrocio, M. Aguilar Perez, R. Laporta, M. L ázaro, A. Avellón, G. Arán-Tohá, N. Martos Gisbert, M. Ussetti Gil Source Type: research
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