International Journal of Tropical Medicine

Year: 2018
Volume: 13
Issue: 4-6
Page No. 35 - 38

A Case of Genotype 3a Hepatitis E Virus Infection Manifesting Neurological Symptoms after Travelling to Indonesia

Authors : A.A. Vrij, H.A. Vrij-Mazee and P.J.J. Van Genderen

Abstract: This report describes an infection of hepatitis E genotype 3a in an individual returning from a vacation to Indonesia. The patient had signs of hepatitis as well as neurological symptoms. This case illustrates that a zoonotic type 3 HEV infection should also be considered as a travel health risk.

How to cite this article:

A.A. Vrij, H.A. Vrij-Mazee and P.J.J. Van Genderen, 2018. A Case of Genotype 3a Hepatitis E Virus Infection Manifesting Neurological Symptoms after Travelling to Indonesia. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 13: 35-38.

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