moderate risk
Hepatitis E virus
Hep E
When to seek urgent care: Pregnant women seek care urgently
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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