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Hepatitis E virus in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
HEV is estimated to cause approximately 20 million new infections annually, leading to around 3.3 mi...

Pathology

Virus-host interaction

Pathology

Virus-host interaction


NLRP3 inflammasome activation implicated in HEV‐induced neuroinflammation
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a widespread zoonotic pathogen and the leading cause of acute viral hepat...

Hepatology

Public health

Vaccine

Virology

Hepatology

Public health

Vaccine

Virology


Results from a large effectiveness trial evaluating the protection of pregnant women by HEV vaccine in Bangladesh
We conducted a large phase 4, double-blind, cluster-randomised trial in 67 villages in Matlab, Bangl...

Clinical Trial

Prevention

Public health

Vaccine

Clinical Trial

Prevention

Public health

Vaccine


Receipt of hepatitis E vaccine and fetal loss in rural Bangladesh
The safety of the HEV vaccine (Hecolin®) during or shortly before pregnancy remains uncertain, with...

Animal reservoir

One health

Animal reservoir

One health


Pigs connecting the dots between rat HEV and humans
Rat HEV (Rocahepevirus ratti) is an emerging infectious disease with a global concern. Initial exper...

Vaccine

Vaccine


HEV vaccines tested in pigs with genotype 3 infection
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a leading cause of acute viral hepatitis globally. Currently, no causal t...

Public health

Public health


HEV in children and adolescents living in an urban environment in central Argentina
The hepatitis E virus (HEV, specie Paslahepevirus balayani) is responsible for a liver disease that ...

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Food virology

Public health

Food virology

Public health


HEV as the top 3 foodborne viral pathogens
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) on microbiological risk ...

Animal reservoir

One health

Animal reservoir

One health


Porcine-derived pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and HEV transmission
Porcine-derived pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is indicated for treating exocrine panc...

Postdoctoral positions
The groups of Dr. Qiuwei Abdullah Pan (Erasmus Medical Center, the Netherlands) and Dr. Wenshi Wang ...

Animal reservoir

Public health

Animal reservoir

Public health


Evidence for intermediate hosts for rat HEV
Written by Amine Nur Avan The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is classified into the genus Orthohepevirus o...

Public health

Public health


HEV prevalence in Indigenous and Non-Indigenous from the Brazilian Amazon Basin
Contributed by Jaqueline Mendes de Oliveira & Marcelo Alves Pinto From the detection and char...

Public health

Public health


Hepatitis E in Mexico
The history of hepatitis E virus (HEV) as a causative agent of hepatitis is linked to Mexico. In 198...

JCTH welcomes submissions of hepatitis E research
Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology (JCTH, https://www.xiahepublishing.com/journal/jcth...

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Global Hepatitis E Platform

The mission of the Global Hepatitis E Platform is to enhance the global awareness and knowledge about hepatitis E. We connect all stakeholders to join forces for advancing hepatitis E research, education, public health and patient care.

We promote transparency, objectivity and collaboration in pursuit of knowledge and insights, wherever this may lead us.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Qiuwei Abdullah Pan

Coordinator/Founder, Erasmus MC Rotterdam
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Amine Nur Avan


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Naomi Delleman

Secretary, Erasmus MC Rotterdam
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GHEP offers free membership for your better connection with the hepatitis E community

EVENTS

2025-01-18

International Joint Meeting on Viral Infections of the Liver and the Heart (2025)
Day two of this symposium will place a special emphasis on Hepatitis E — a virus that, despite being the most common cause of viral hepatitis, offers a valuable opportunity for further research and understanding. Venue: Cantinerie Berlin Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25 13355 Berlin, Germany. Organisers: Prof. Dr. Jens Kurreck, Dr. rer. nat. Daniel Todt, Prof. Dr. med. Heiner Wedemeyer, More information: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover : International DFG/DZIF Joint Meeting on Viral Infections of the Liver and the Heart (mhh.de)

GHEP offers free membership for your better connection with the hepatitis E community