Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Acute Viral Hepatitis in Bangladesh: An Overview

Overview

Journal Microorganisms

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2022 Nov 24

PMID 36422336

Authors

Mohammad Enamul Hoque Kayesh

Michinori Kohara

Kyoko Tsukiyama-Kohara

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Abstract

Viral infections by hepatotropic viruses can cause both acute and chronic infections in the liver, resulting in morbidity and mortality in humans. Hepatotropic viruses, including hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV), and hepatitis E virus (HEV), are the major pathogens that cause acute and chronic infections in humans. Although all of these viruses can cause acute hepatitis in humans, HAV and HEV are the predominant causative agents in Bangladesh, where the occurrence is sporadic throughout the year. In this review, we provide an overview of the epidemiology of hepatotropic viruses that are responsible for acute hepatitis in Bangladesh. Additionally, we focus on the transmission modes of these viruses and the control and prevention of infections.

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