Hepatitis E Flashcards
1
Q
How many genotypes of Hep E ?
A
There are 4 genotypes of this single stranded RNA Hepevirida
2
Q
Why does this illness occur?
A
Sewage contamination of drinking water
3
Q
What is the incubation period of this disease?
A
15 to 60 days
4
Q
What group is affected the most?
A
Those who are in the third trimester
5
Q
How is the disease diagnosed?
A
Serology and viral loads
6
Q
How is the disease transmitted?
A
Fecal-oral, person to person
7
Q
How is the disease prevented?
A
Clean water, vaccination with ORF2, a capsid protein based vaccine.
