Why is hepatitis E particularly dangerous in pregnant women?...

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Why is hepatitis E particularly dangerous in pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

HEV genotype 1 causes fulminant hepatic failure in pregnant women, with a case fatality rate of 15-25% in the third trimester, thought to be related to pregnancy-associated immune modulation

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HEV is teratogenic, causing congenital malformations

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HEV causes chronic hepatitis only in pregnant women

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HEV is sexually transmitted and causes pelvic inflammatory disease in pregnancy

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HEV is no more dangerous in pregnant women than in non-pregnant adults

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): HEV in Pregnancy

Why is hepatitis E particularly dangerous in pregnant women?