Acute Hepatitis E in Pregnancy -Study of 16 Cases.

Authors

  • KDB Bista TU Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
  • A Rana TU Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.462

Abstract

This retrospective study was done at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital between April 1999 to
April 2003, to asses the maternal and perinatal outcome of acute hepatitis E in pregnancy. During
this period a total of 19 patients presented with jaundice. Out of 19 cases, 16 suffered from acute
hepatitis due to hepatitis E. Acute hepatitis was diagnosed by presence of prodromal symptoms
and anti HEV IgM in the body. Hepatitis B and C were ruled out in all these cases. Out of 16, 15
delivered in the hospital. Average age of the patients was 24 years. 81.2% (13/16) presented during
the third trimester of pregnancy. There were 3 maternal deaths (20%). Other complications
were; Preterm delivery 53.3% (8/15), post partum haemorrhage 26.7% (4/15), low birth weight in
33.3% (5/15). This analysis showed increased maternal and perinatal complications of hepatitis E
contracted during pregnancy, especially so in those with fulminant hepatitis.

Key Words: Hepatitis E, Pregnancy.

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Published

2006-01-01

How to Cite

Bista, K., & Rana, A. (2006). Acute Hepatitis E in Pregnancy -Study of 16 Cases. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 45(161). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.462

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Vol. 45 No. 161 (2006)

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Original Article

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