Hepatitis E, a threat in vulnerable pediatric population

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Sara Correa-Pérez
Claudia Liliana Losada-Gómez
Alejandra Wilches-Luna

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Introduction: Hepatitis E constitutes a significant public health problem. It is a globally emerging virus that has a self-limited acute presentation and can lead to fulminant liver failure and chronic liver failure. Children are the most vulnerable population concerning fecal-oral transmission viruses, and it is underdiagnosed due to the need for timely availability of tests. Objective: Review the literature and update concepts in epidemiology, transmission methods, clinical manifestations, complications, and forms of prevention. Methods: Databases such as Medline, PubMed, Clinical Key, Science Direct, and Embase were reviewed. Results: topic update articles with recommendations based on levels of evidence were included. Conclusions: Health professionals should be aware of suspecting the diagnosis of hepatitis E, carrying out clinical follow-up, supporting treatment, and promoting prevention measures at the individual and community level.

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Correa-Pérez, S., Losada-Gómez, C. L., & Wilches-Luna , A. (2023). Hepatitis E, a threat in vulnerable pediatric population. Pediatría, 55(4), 201–208. https://doi.org/10.14295/rp.v55i4.370
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