Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	97187
Country	Romania

Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Rocahepevirus ratti: An underrecognised cause of acute hepatitis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	George S Gherlan
Funding Agency and Grant Number
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
Key Words	Hepatitis; Rocahepevirus ratti; Rats; Zoonoses; Hepeviridae; Liver
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.
Citation	<p>Gherlan GS. Rocahepevirus ratti: An underrecognised cause of acute hepatitis. <i>World J Hepatol</i> 2024; 16(8): 1084-1090</p>

Received	2024-05-25 06:01
Peer-Review Started	2024-05-25 06:01
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-07-19 20:14
Revised	2024-07-25 18:21
Second Decision	2024-07-30 02:43
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-07-30 07:04
Articles in Press	2024-07-30 07:04
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Typeset the Manuscript	2024-08-02 06:53

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