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Hepatitis E virus infection
MONDO:0005788Acute inflammation of the liver in humans; caused by hepatitis E virus, a non-enveloped single-stranded rna virus. Similar to hepatitis A, its incubation period is 15-60 days and is enterically transmitted, usually by fecal-oral transmission.
Also known as: Hepatitis E virus caused hepatitis, Hepatitis E virus hepatitis, hepatitis type E
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Hepatitis E virus infection itself.
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UV water treatment tested to keep kids healthy
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether treating private well water with ultraviolet (UV) light can prevent stomach and respiratory infections in children under 5. Researchers gave 28 Pennsylvania households either a real UV device or a fake one and tracked illness symptoms via weekly texts. T…
Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Hidden hepatitis e threat in transplant patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked how many organ transplant recipients in the U.S. have antibodies to the hepatitis E virus, which can become chronic in people with weakened immune systems. Researchers enrolled 447 adults who had a liver, kidney, or small bowel transplant or were on a waiting l…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hepatitis e be hiding in transplant patients? a screening study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused CompletedHepatitis E can cause severe liver problems in people who have had an organ transplant, and may become chronic. This study screens liver and kidney transplant patients in Guadeloupe using blood tests to measure how many carry the virus. The goal is to learn whether routine screen…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC