The management of viral hepatitis in the setting of pregnancy requires special consideration.
There are five liver-specific viruses (hepatitis A, B, C, D, E), each with unique epidemiology …

Viral infections during pregnancy are associated with significant adverse perinatal and fetal
outcomes. Pregnancy is a unique immunologic and physiologic state, which can influence …

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare, acute, potentially reversible condition resulting in severe
liver impairment and rapid clinical deterioration in patients without preexisting liver disease …

Liver diseases in pregnancy comprise both gestational liver disorders and acute and chronic
hepatic disorders occurring coincidentally in pregnancy. Whether related to pregnancy or …

Why certain viruses cross the physical barrier of the human placenta but others do not is
incompletely understood. Over the past 20 years, we have gained deeper knowledge of …

The global prevalence of viral hepatitis is very high and seems to be rising over the years.
The infection can profoundly affect pregnant women causing significant maternal and …

Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection has become a global concern,
especially in pregnant women. However, the association between HEV prevalence and age …

Summary Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in pregnant women causes adverse
pregnancy outcomes, including maternal death, premature delivery, stillbirth, and fetal …

Viral hepatitis is an infection of human hepatocytes resulting in liver damage. Dual infection
of two hepatotropic viruses affects disease outcomes. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) and …

Hepatitis A and hepatitis E are relatively common causes of liver disease. Both viruses are
mainly transmitted through the faecal–oral route and, consequently, most outbreaks occur in …