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World J Hepatol. Aug 27, 2024; 16(8): 1084-1090
Published online Aug 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i8.1084
Published online Aug 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i8.1084
Rocahepevirus ratti: An underrecognised cause of acute hepatitis
George S Gherlan, Department of Infectious Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest 050474, Romania
Author contributions: Gherlan GS designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; He also wrote and edited the manuscript, created the illustrations, and reviewed the literature.
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Corresponding author: George S Gherlan, MD, PhD, Lecturer, Department of Infectious Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 281 Mihai Bravu Street, Bucharest 050474, Romania. george.gherlan@umfcd.ro
Received: May 25, 2024
Revised: July 25, 2024
Accepted: July 30, 2024
Published online: August 27, 2024
Processing time: 88 Days and 17.5 Hours
Revised: July 25, 2024
Accepted: July 30, 2024
Published online: August 27, 2024
Processing time: 88 Days and 17.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Zoonoses are increasingly encountered in human pathology as the human/animal interface becomes closer and deeper. Rocahepevirus ratti, a virus related to the human hepatitis E virus but genetically highly divergent, has demonstrated the ability to cross species barriers and cause infections in humans. These infections, ranging from subclinical to severe and even life-threatening, are considered by many as an emerging threat to public health. The potential severity of Rocahepevirus ratti infections underscores the urgent need for improved diagnosis, treatment, and public health measures, as described in this editorial.