Viral Hepatitis: The Clinical Value of HEV Diagnosis for Patient Care

Explore the global impact and clinical significance of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in this comprehensive webinar. Learn about the epidemiology of HEV infections, which affect millions annually and pose particular risks for pregnant women, neonates, and immunocompromised individuals. Discover the various transmission routes of HEV, including enteric, zoonotic, and parenteral, and understand its growing concern in high-income countries. Examine the severe complications associated with HEV infection, such as chronic liver disease and extrahepatic manifestations. Gain insights into the challenges of HEV diagnosis, including the lack of awareness and limited availability of diagnostic tools. Understand the importance of implementing global efforts to improve diagnostic and epidemiologic tools for better patient management. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to describe the global epidemiology and clinical impact of HEV, recognize the importance of testing for patient identification, and understand how HEV diagnosis can improve differential diagnosis and patient care in hepatic diseases.

Viral hepatitis. The clinical value of HEV diagnosis for the patient