High Seroprevalence of anti ‐Hepatitis E antibodies in Austrian patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis

ConclusionsNo chronic HEV infection was observed in our cohort of AIH patients. Anti ‐HEV‐IgG‐positive patients were older and the seroprevalence was nearly twice as high as reported previously in healthy Austrian individuals, suggesting that HEV‐infection might act as trigger for the development of autoimmune hepatitis.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Liver International - November 15, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Michael Eder, Robert Strassl, Sandra Beinhardt, Albert Friedrich St ättermayer, Karin Kozbial, Heimo Lagler, Heidemarie Holzmann, Michael Trauner, Harald Hofer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research