Hepatitis E Uncommon among HIV+ People, but May Cause Unexplained Liver Enzyme Elevations | Hepatitis A & E

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Hepatitis E typically causes acute liver disease, but can sometimes cause chronic diseases that can progress to cirrhosis, especially in people with compromised immune systems. Like hepatitis A, it is primarily spread through contaminated food or water -- not via blood like hepatitis B and C -- and outbreaks most often occur in resource-limited settings with poor sanitation.