International Journal of Tropical Medicine

A Case of Genotype 3a Hepatitis E Virus Infection Manifesting Neurological Symptoms after Travelling to Indonesia

A.A. Vrij, H.A. Vrij-Mazee and P.J.J. Van Genderen

Abstract: This report describes an infection of hepatitis E genotype 3a in an individual returning from a vacation to Indonesia. The patient had signs of hepatitis as well as neurological symptoms. This case illustrates that a zoonotic type 3 HEV infection should also be considered as a travel health risk.