Hepatitis E: Symptoms & Signs

Medically Reviewed on9/10/2019

The termhepatitisrefers to inflammation of theliver

Not everyone infected with the virus will develop symptoms and signs. Signs and symptoms associated withhepatitis E infectioninclude yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin (jaundice),nauseaandvomiting, right-sidedabdominal painor discomfort, dark or brown urine, and light-colored凳子.Other possible associated signs and symptoms ofhepatitisE includefatigue,itchyskin,loss of appetite, abdominal tenderness, andjoint pain

Cause of hepatitis E

An infection with the hepatitis E virus causes hepatitis E, a rare form of inflammation of the liver. The virus spreads via food or drink handled by an infected person or through infected water supplies in areas where fecal matter may get into the water.

Other hepatitis e symptoms and signs

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References
Kasper, D.L., et al., eds.Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Ed.美国:麦格劳-希尔教育,2015年。
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