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<blockquote data-quote="MaD-DoC" data-source="post: 1161835" data-attributes="member: 56284">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Information&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to Live By: Hepatitis E[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hepatitis E, also known as enteric non-A, non-B hepatitis,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is a viral hepatitis that is most commonly found in geographical&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; areas lacking clean water and sanitation. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; common is hepatitis E?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It is not common in countries or areas with clean drinking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; water and adequate environmental sanitation. Typically, people&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; diagnosed with hepatitis E have become infected during travels&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to geographical areas lacking clean water or sanitation. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; can I get hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Like hepatitis A, hepatitis E is transmitted through oral&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; contact with feces (poop). This is primarily through contaminated&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; water sources and a lack of sanitation. Unlike hepatitis A, spreading&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the virus from person to person (ie: oral-anal sex) is not common.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; are the signs or symptoms of hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Symptoms of hepatitis E resemble those of hepatitis A:[/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Low-grade&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; fever [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Malaise&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (feeling of ill-health) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fatigue&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (feeling tired all the time) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Anorexia&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (loss of appetite) [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nausea&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (feeling like vomiting)[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abdominal&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; discomfort (stomach pain)[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dark-colored&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; urine [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jaundice&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (yellow skin and eyes) [/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hepatitis&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; E is not known to cause chronic (long lasting) infection.[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; can I find out if I have hepatitis E?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; There are no commercial blood tests available for detecting&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hepatitis E.&nbsp; There are, however, diagnostic tests available&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; in research laboratories. Talk to your health care provider about&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; testing if you think you may have been exposed to hepatitis E.[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; can I do to reduce my risk of getting hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; When traveling to geographical areas where the water supply&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is questionable: [/FONT]
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Avoid drinking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the water, unless it is sealed bottled water[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Avoid using&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; local ice [/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Avoid uncooked&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; shellfish[/FONT]</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Avoid uncooked&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; fruits or vegetables that are not peeled or prepared by you[/FONT]</li>
</ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is the treatment for hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Most people with hepatitis E experience what’s called&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; “self-limited illness” (one that runs a defined, limited&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; course) and go on to recover completely. There is no accepted&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; therapy, and there are no restrictions on diet or activity. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In most cases, people who are severely ill should consider hospitalization&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; for supportive care. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Why&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; worry about hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pregnant women who become infected with hepatitis E could&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; die. The disease can cause death in up to 20% of pregnant women&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; who are infected.&nbsp; [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Epidemics&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (outbreaks) have occurred in Asia, Africa, and Mexico; travelers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to developing nations might be at risk, but this virus is not&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; likely to be a problem in the United States.[/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Do&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I need to talk to my partner about hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No. Hepatitis E is primarily transmitted by contaminated drinking&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; water and is not thought to be sexually transmitted. [/FONT]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Should&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I talk to my health care provider about hepatitis E? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you think you may be infected with hepatitis E, talk to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; your health care provider about testing.&nbsp; There is no vaccine&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to prevent hepatitis E; therefore the only way to protect you&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; is to avoid contaminated&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; food or water.[/FONT]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MaD-DoC, post: 1161835, member: 56284"] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][B]Information to Live By: Hepatitis E [/B][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What is hepatitis E? [/B]Hepatitis E, also known as [I]enteric non-A, non-B hepatitis[/I], is a viral hepatitis that is most commonly found in geographical areas lacking clean water and sanitation. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]How common is hepatitis E? [/B]It is not common in countries or areas with clean drinking water and adequate environmental sanitation. Typically, people diagnosed with hepatitis E have become infected during travels to geographical areas lacking clean water or sanitation. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]How can I get hepatitis E? [/B]Like hepatitis A, hepatitis E is transmitted through oral contact with feces (poop). This is primarily through contaminated water sources and a lack of sanitation. Unlike hepatitis A, spreading the virus from person to person (ie: oral-anal sex) is not common. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What are the signs or symptoms of hepatitis E? [/B]Symptoms of hepatitis E resemble those of hepatitis A:[/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Low-grade fever [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Malaise (feeling of ill-health) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Fatigue (feeling tired all the time) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Anorexia (loss of appetite) [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Nausea (feeling like vomiting)[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Abdominal discomfort (stomach pain)[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Dark-colored urine [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][I]Hepatitis E is not known to cause chronic (long lasting) infection.[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]How can I find out if I have hepatitis E? [/B]There are no [I]commercial blood tests[/I] available for detecting hepatitis E. There are, however, [I]diagnostic tests[/I] available in research laboratories. Talk to your health care provider about testing if you think you may have been exposed to hepatitis E.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What can I do to reduce my risk of getting hepatitis E? [/B]When traveling to geographical areas where the water supply is questionable: [/SIZE][/FONT][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Avoid drinking the water, unless it is sealed bottled water[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Avoid using local ice [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Avoid uncooked shellfish[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Avoid uncooked fruits or vegetables that are not peeled or prepared by you[/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]What is the treatment for hepatitis E? [/B]Most people with hepatitis E experience what’s called “self-limited illness” (one that runs a defined, limited course) and go on to recover completely. There is no accepted therapy, and there are no restrictions on diet or activity. In most cases, people who are severely ill should consider hospitalization for supportive care. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Why worry about hepatitis E? [/B]Pregnant women who become infected with hepatitis E could die. The disease can cause death in up to 20% of pregnant women who are infected. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Epidemics (outbreaks) have occurred in Asia, Africa, and Mexico; travelers to developing nations might be at risk, but this virus is not likely to be a problem in the United States.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Do I need to talk to my partner about hepatitis E? [/B]No. Hepatitis E is primarily transmitted by contaminated drinking water and is not thought to be sexually transmitted. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Should I talk to my health care provider about hepatitis E? [/B]If you think you may be infected with hepatitis E, talk to your health care provider about testing. There is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis E; therefore the only way to protect you is to avoid contaminated food or water.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]

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