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Hepatitis E is one of the least understood forms of the disease. For Hepatitis Day 2022, DW looks at why it affects the world's most vulnerable people.

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is widespread, and so far there is no effective drug. In the search for one, the so-called rocaglates have come into focus: plant compounds that can inhibit the replication of viruses.

While the hypothesis is plausible, experts say it is too soon to draw any conclusions.

Miranda Hall -Natural Sciences Research Institute (Photo grabbed from UP NRSI Facebook page) MANILA -- Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Natural Sciences Research Institute (UP NSRI) are currently developing a kit that could offer a cheaper and faster way to detect enteric viruses, commonly blamed for water and foodborne diseases like gastroenteritis. "This could detect several types of enteric viruses, such as enterovirus, norovirus, astrovirus, just by getting one sample....

Miranda Hall -Natural Sciences Research Institute (Photo grabbed from UP NRSI Facebook page) MANILA -- Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Natural Sciences Research Institute (UP NSRI) are currently developing a kit that could detect as many as six enteric viruses, and this is likely to be completed by August 2023. "This could detect several types of enteric viruses, such as enterovirus, norovirus, astrovirus, just by getting one sample. As this could detect up to six kinds o...

The most common forms of hepatitis - known as A to E - are caused by specific viral infections. However, the WHO ruled out these viruses in childhood cases.

HEPATITIS causes inflammation of the liver after a viral infection.It can become very serious, so it's good to familiarise yourself with the signs and

In Germany and Europe, HEV has its natural reservoir in pigs. The infection can spread from animals to humans, which is called a zoonosis.

A new review aimed to describe the current state of knowledge on Sialodacryoadenitis virus, along with its characteristics and potential zoonotic threat.