AI Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis E is typically a rare infection that often doesn't show symptoms in most people.
- The incidence of the disease is increasing in France, particularly affecting those with weakened immune systems.
- This report details a case of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who developed hepatitis E due to immunosuppression from their treatment.
Article Abstract
Hepatitis E is a rare and usually asymptomatic infection. However, its incidence is rising in France, and it can cause severe or chronic manifestations in immunocompromised patients. Here, we report a case of hepatitis E in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who had immunosuppression due to treatment with a biological agent.
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