Scientists have found an alternative way to the standard treatment of viral hepatitis E in humans. Experts have described this in detail on the pages of the Journal of Hepatology..

Viral hepatitis E is caused in humans by strains similar to hepatitis A.. This liver disease can drastically harm humanity, so EASL specialists began to look for all modern methods of treatment and prevention of viral hepatitis. The acute form of liver disease does not require antiviral prophylaxis, since in this case it will not give results.. HEV is especially dangerous for patients with weak immunity - its destructive effect can deal with the liver extremely quickly..

To treat HEV, you need to take ribavirin, but only during an exacerbation. In addition, those patients diagnosed with liver failure should definitely be tested for HEV, as it may be present as a dormant virus..

The duration of treatment with ribavirin is up to 6 months, but this depends on individual indicators.. If it comes to liver transplantation, ribavirin is not prescribed, replacing it with pegylated interferon. For prevention purposes, you should not eat undercooked meat, especially pork, venison.

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