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    Hepatitis E is generally a mild infection caused by the hepatitis E virus that spreads through the fecal-oral route. It has an incubation period of 40 days and most commonly affects young adults aged 15-40 years old. While there is no immunoglobulin prophylaxis available, doctors may recommend maintaining good hygiene, a balanced diet, rest, staying hydrated, and avoiding alcohol to support recovery from the infection.

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    Hepatitis E is generally a mild infection caused by the hepatitis E virus that spreads through the fecal-oral route. It has an incubation period of 40 days and most commonly affects young adults aged 15-40 years old. While there is no immunoglobulin prophylaxis available, doctors may recommend maintaining good hygiene, a balanced diet, rest, staying hydrated, and avoiding alcohol to support recovery from the infection.

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    Hepatitis E

    Hepatitis E, caused by the hepatitis E virus, is generally a mild and short-term infection, it also
    spreads through fecal-oral route. Person to person transmission is rare.

     Hepatitis E is the most common cause of hepatitis in pregnancy.

     Incubation period 40 days

     More common in young adults (15-40 year

    Mode of transmission:-

     M/c Feco/Oral route.

     Rare - vertical transmission

    Diagnosis

     Serological test

    Treatments

     There is antiretroviral treatment.

     No specific immunoglobulin prophylaxis is available.

     However, doctors may recommend some tips to support the body while it is recovering
    from the infection these include..

     Mentain balanced diet.

     Drinking plenty of liquids, especially water.

     Resting

     Avoid alcohol

     Hand washing before eating and after toilet.

     Hygiene mentain.

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