A guide to the management of hepatitis E infection during pregnancy

Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Premashis Kar, Anando Sengupta

Abstract

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection has distinct features, depending upon the genotype and geographical area. HEV genotypes 1 and 2 are endemic to various developing countries causing epidemics of acute viral hepatitis with human to human transmission. On the other hand, HEV genotypes 3 and 4 prevalent in developed countries commonly lead to subclinical infection and are transmitted zoonotically. HEV infection typically causes acute self-limiting illness associated with low morbidity and mortality. Infection with HEV genotype 1 or 2 in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester may lead to severe illness and fulminant liver failure. Poor maternal and fetal outcomes have been reported. Areas covered: This review highlights the various aspects of HEV infection in pregnancy including diagnosis, management, and prevention. Expert commentary: Treatment is mainly supportive with diligent monitoring and intensive care. Therapeutic termination of pregnancy cannot be recommended based to the available literature. Early liver transplantation (LT) should be considered in these patients although the indications and timing of LT are still controversial. Prevention of HEV infection or illness by improved sanitation and active/passive immuniz...Continue Reading

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