]> 2026-07-31T09:41:05+00:00 WBR0342 0 en Hepatitis A among young children Hepatitis B among elderly patients Hepatitis C among patients with cryoglobulinemia Hepatitis D among patients with acute hepatitis B Hepatitis E among pregnant women The Hepatitis E virus is a positive-sense single stranded RNA virus transmitted via fecal-oral route. Usually, it is a clinically benign disease that is often contracted in childhood and usually follows an asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic clinical course. Mortality rates are typically low, with the exception being among patients with severe liver failure. Among pregnant women infected with hepatitis E, mortality rates can be as high as 20%, particularly among women who contract the virus during their third trimester.<br/> '''Educational Objective:''' Hepatitis E is associated with an increased rate of mortality among pregnant women.<br/> '''References:''' Kumar A, Beniwal M, Kar P, et al. Hepatitis E in pregnancy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2004;85(3):240-4.<br> First Aid 2014 page 165 Microbiology Viral hepatitis is a prevalent infectious disease that is associated with significant worldwide morbidity and mortality. Despite being a relatively common disease, prognosis differs greatly and depends on the host immunity, viral type, and strain. Which of the following viral type and host combinations is associated with a high mortality rate? E Infectious Disease 2020-10-28T00:14:30Z 2459150.5100694 WBR0342