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Hepatitis E virus

Hep E
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Key facts

Family
Hepeviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
15-60 days
Vaccine
Yes (China only)
Est. cases tracked
6,858

Symptoms

JaundiceFatigueNauseaAbdominal pain

Transmission

Fecal-oralContaminated waterUndercooked pork

Prevention

Safe waterCook pork thoroughly

Treatment

Supportive care

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