Hepatitis-B , C, D & E a big threat too | Deccan Chronicle

Hepatitis-B , C, D & E a big threat too | Deccan Chronicle

“Hepatitis E Virus is transmitted via the faecal-oral route. It is a waterborne disease, and contaminated water or food supplies have been implicated in major outbreaks,” says Dr Rao. HEV infection is usually caused by poor sanitation and HEV shedding in faeces. Hepatitis F and G are still being debated by theorists as many believe they are not much different from the existent types to be categorised separately.