Formerly known as Hepatitis non A non B.
It is self-limiting disease transmitted by water or food contamination by faeces of patients.
Incubation period : 2-9 weeks
Agent : hepatitis E virus is the causative agent.
Host : Mainly young adults, 15-40 years
Infection during pregnancy is responsible for abortions, intrauterine death & high perinatal morbidity & mortality.
Environmental factors : Open air defecation, unsafe drinking water & poor personal hygiene are responsible factors.
Homeopathy prevention.
1. Identification of epidemic, identification of source of infection, notification of disease.
2. Ensuring safe water supply, assistance in chlorination of well in a village.
3. Ensure proper sewage disposal.
4. Education of people about food & personal Hygiene.
5. Promote vaccination against Hepatitis B in high risk population groups.
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