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Hepatitis E is inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus has at least 4 different types: genotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Genotypes 1 and 2 have been found only in humans. Genotypes 3 and 4 circulate in several animals including pigs, wild boars and deer without causing any disease, and occasionally infect humans.
Aug 9, 2023 · Chronic hepatitis E — Chronic HEV occurs almost exclusively in immunocompromised patients. (See 'Chronic hepatitis E' above.) The management of chronic infection involves reduction of immunosuppressive therapy and/or antiviral therapy (algorithm 1). The goal of treatment is to eradicate HEV RNA, which is predicted by achieving a sustained ...
Aug 30, 2021 · Hepatitis E is endemic in regions, particularly South East Asia. It is the leading cause of Fulminant hepatic failure in young women with pregnancy. In the absence of definite treatment and widely available vaccine, prevention remains the key. This article mainly summarises preventive strategies and current knowledge gaps of hepatitis E.
- Lubna Kamani, Lubna Kamani, Zahra Ali Padhani, Jai K Das
- 10.1002/jgh3.12646
- 2021
- JGH Open. 2021 Oct; 5(10): 1127-1134.
How can I prevent spreading hepatitis E to others? Research suggests that it is uncommon for people to spread hepatitis E directly to other people. If you have hepatitis E, you can reduce your chance of spreading the infection by washing your hands with warm, soapy water after using the toilet and before preparing food.
- healthinfo@niddk.nih.gov
May 14, 2020 · Prevention of hepatitis E infection. Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for hepatitis E. Prevent infections by: cooking meat and meat products thoroughly
- Hepatitis E is an illness of the liver caused by hepatitis E virus (HEV), a virus which can infect both animals and humans.HEV infection usually pr...
- Symptoms of hepatitis E include: yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) darkening of the urine pale stools Sometimes symptoms include: tiredness...
- PHE’s Bloodborne Virus Unit at Colindale and Birmingham Public Health Laboratory, provide diagnostic testing of hepatitis E samples.Local diagnosti...
- Surveillance of acute HEV infection includes data from both reference laboratories and SGSS. Data from reference laboratories are reported from 200...
- Hepatitis E occurs worldwide. In regions of the world where sanitation may be poor (Asia, Africa, and Central America), the virus spreads by the co...
- Most people do not require treatment, as their infections will clear naturally. While infected, we advise avoiding alcohol during the course of the...
- Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for hepatitis E. Prevent infections by: cooking meat and meat products thoroughly avoid eating raw or under...
Jan 9, 2018 · Efforts and improvements in prevention and control have been made to reduce the instances of acute and chronic hepatitis E in endemic and nonendemic countries.
Mar 13, 2024 · Treatment for acute HEV infection is supportive in the majority of cases. Severe infection may require treatment with antiviral therapy to prevent progression to acute liver failure.
