Observational analysis shows increased risk of acute-on-chronic liver failure in patients with liver cirrhosis, highlighting the impact of hepatitis E virus infection.
Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections typically remain asymptomatic in most immunocompetent individuals. However, patients with pre-existing liver disease face an increased risk of suffering from acute-on-chronic liver failure.
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