DOI: 10.3390/life13081761 ISSN:

A Surprising Case of Triple Acute Hepatitis Infection

Ion Ștefan, Ioana-Mădălina Cristea, Alexia-Teodora Ștefan, Aurelian-Emil Ranetti, Carmen Adella Sirbu, Elena Rusu, Cosmin Alec Moldovan, Polliana M. Leru, Claudiu-Eduard Nistor
  • Paleontology
  • Space and Planetary Science
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Viral hepatitis continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but the burden has significantly diminished thanks to the large-scale use of vaccines and antivirals. However, there are still challenges regarding viral hepatitis management, especially when more than one pathogenic agent is involved. We present the case of a 45-year-old woman who had a simultaneous infection involving three hepatitis viruses: HAV, HBV, and HEV.

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