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  Hepatitis E:

Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) transmitted in much the same way as hepatitis A virus.

  SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

 

Highest attack rate among persons aged 15 - 40 years.

  • Jaundice
  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Dark (tea colored) urine.

 LONG-TERM EFFECTS WITHOUT VACCINATION

  • There is no chronic (long-term) infection
  • Hepatitis E is more severe among pregnant women, especially in third trimester.

 TRANSMISSION

  • HEV is found in the stool (feces) of persons and animals with hepatitis E.
  • HEV is spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
  • Transmission from person to person occurs less commonly than with hepatitis A virus.
  • Most outbreaks in developing countries have been associated with contaminated drinking water.

 RISK GROUPS

  • Travelers to developing countries, particularly in South Asia and North Africa.
  • Rare cases have occurred in United States among persons with history of travel to endemic countries
 PREVENTION

  • Always wash you hands with soap and water after using the bathroom,. changing a diaper, and before preparing and eating food.
  • Avoid drinking water (and beverages with ice) of unknown purity, uncooked shellfish, and uncooked fruits or vegetables that are not peeled or prepared by the traveler.

 TREATMENT AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

 

Treatment is supportive.

 

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