Hepatitis E, HEV, liver disease, acute infection, usually associated with contaminated water supply in coutries with poor sanitation

Hepatitis E, HEV, liver disease, acute infection, usually associated with contaminated water supply in coutries with poor sanitation

Hepatitis E is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis E virus (HEV) that usually results in an acute infection. It does not lead to a chronic infection. While rare in the United States, Hepatitis E is common in many parts of the world. Transmission: Ingestion of fecal matter, even in microscopic amounts; outbreaks are usually associated with contaminated water supply in countries with poor sanitation. Vaccination: There is currently no FDA-approved vaccine for Hepatitis E.

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