A Surprising Case of Triple Acute Hepatitis Infection

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• acute hepatitis HAV
• acute hepatitis HBV (AHB)
• acute exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B (AE-CHB)
• DNA HBV
• acute hepatitis HEV