Fatal hepatitis E viral infection in pregnant women in Ghana: a case series

Fatal hepatitis E viral infection in pregnant women in Ghana: a case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Viral infections during pregnancy can pose serious threats to mother and fetus from the time of conception to the time of delivery. These lead to congenital defects, spontaneous abortion and even death. The definitive diagnosis and m...

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Main Authors: Bonney Joseph Humphrey, Kwame-Aryee Robert A, Obed Samuel, Tamatey Ama, Barnor Jacob, Armah Naa, Oppong Samuel, Osei-Kwesi Mubarak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Fulminant hepatitis
Fulminant hepatic failure
Hepatitis E virus
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/478

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