Infectious Diseases II
Viral hepatitis A and E
VHA
fecal-oral, VHE alimentary transmission in Europe
VHA
- local outbreaks, VHE - sporadic cases
Asymptomatic
or mild course (self-limiting disease)
Severe
course - old or patients with underlying chronic liver disease
Fulminant
hepatitis - cirrhotic patients
Chronic
VHE - solid organ transplant recipients, ribavirin treatment