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Role of Cytokines in Hepatitis E Virus Infection During Pregnancy
In Brief
An observational study for Hepatitis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 491 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Hepatitis E virus is a public health problem in several countries of the world where safe drinking water is a problem. HEV is an exclusive cause of epidemic hepatitis in general population. HEV infection occurs most frequently in rainy season. The disease affects mainly young adults in the age of 15-40 years.HEV viral infection is of particular concern in pregnancy. It is a potential disaster for mother and child. HEV infection during pregnancy is fulminant and fatal especially if it occurs in third trimester. The mortality in the second trimester is around 20% and reaches upto 45% in the third trimester.