This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Savita is 35 years female with Gravida-2 and parity 1+0 is suffering from hepatic encephalopathy. Likely cause will be - 
Select and explain. 
A. Hepatitis B, B. Hepatitis E, C. Hepatitis D, D. Hepatitis A
B: Hepatitis E
Answer: B: Hepatitis E 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e. Hepatitis E (Ref. Dutta, 6/e, p 292 (5/e, p. 308), Robbins illustrated, 6/e, p. 862).Hepatitis E infection has a benign course in normal individuals just like hepatitis A but once it infects a pregnant female it shows its ugly face. It then causes fulminant hepatitis in a large % of pregnant females leading to hepatic coma and death.