A fatal case of acute hepatitis E among pregnant women, Central African Republic

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major public health problem in developing countries. HEV infection in pregnant women is more common and more often fatal in the third trimester. The mortality rate due to HEV-induced hepatitis is as high...

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Main Authors: Goumba Charles M, Yandoko-Nakouné Emmanuel R, Komas Narcisse P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/103