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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2024

Hepatitis E associated determinants and diagnostic biomarkers during pregnancy and its prenatal consequences in Multan, Punjab tertiary care setting (Pakistan).

Ambreen Aisha, Shafqat Abbas, Emad M Eed, Dildar Ahmed, Sabahat Irfan, Fariha Ur Rehman, Sara Siddique, Muhammad Naeem

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Ambreen AishaDepartment of Biochemistry, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad Medical University Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan.
Shafqat AbbasFaculty of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University Lahore Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
Emad M EedDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Dildar AhmedDepartment of Biochemistry, Riphah International University Islamabad Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Sabahat IrfanDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan.
Fariha Ur RehmanInstitute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan.
Sara SiddiqueDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan.
Muhammad NaeemCollege of Life Science, Hebei Normal University Shijiazhuang 050024, Hebei, China.

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objectiveHepatitis E virus (HEV) is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis in the world. Hepatitis E infection is commonly widespread by the fecal oral routes and contaminated water. This study was designed to explore the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis E infection in pregnant women of the Multan district, Pakistan.

methodsThe study comprised of a total of 500 enrolled patients, among which, 105 pregnant females with hepatitis E infection fulfilled the criteria for anti-HEV antibodies. Pregnant women without significant complications and without hepatitis E infection were excluded from this study. Hepatic profile, complete blood count, coagulation markers, and standard protocol were also assessed for fetal maternal hemorrhage.

resultsOur results showed that 105 patients (66.66%, CI 95%) had HEV infection with mean age 25±5 years. Serum bilirubin levels were increased in 74 patients (70.47%), aspartate transaminase was elevated > 200 IU/L in 71 patients (67.61%), alanine transaminase was above the 100 IU/L in 65 patients (245 IU/L), and low platelet counts were found in 45 patients (42.85%). Moreover, fetal distress cases were 9 (10.84%) and maternal distress cases were about 11 (13.25%). Fetal mortality cases were 39 (37.14%), and maternal mortality cases were about 22 (20.95%) due to hepatic comma, intravascular coagulation, and hepatic failure.

conclusionIt was concluded that the prevalence of Hepatitis E during pregnancy is associated with high risk factors of unhygienic practices, blood transfusion, and noncompliance with universal infection control techniques. Maternal fatalities and fetal consequences were exacerbated by HEV infection.

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fetal outcomeshygiene conditionpregnancy complicationsViral hepatitiswater borne diseases

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PMCPMC11170620

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