Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Virus Diseases > Hepatitis, Viral, Human > Hepatitis E Terms and Definitions
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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