Which of the following virus is notorious for increased moality in pregnant patients?: (A) Hepatitis A, (B) Hepatitis B, (C) Hepatitis E, (D) Hepatitis C
Answer is C. Hepatitis E virus Endemic in India IP- 2-8 weeks (6 weeks) MOT : Faeco-oral route Usually self limited Not a/w chronic liver failure Highest moality rate in pregnant women (20%)