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Hepatitis E

Medical Definition: An acute form of hepatitis caused by a virus serologically distinct from the agents of hepatitis A, B, and C. Hepatitis E is associated with fecally-contaminated water, is enterically transmitted, and is commonly found in tropical or subtropical countries.
Guide Notes: enterally transmitted: hepatitis not specified as enteral or parenteral is indexed under HEPATITIS, VIRAL, HUMAN
Previously Indexed: Hepatitis, Viral, Human (1990-1991)

Hepatitis E Medical Definitions and Terms

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