Viral Hepatitis E Outbreaks in Refugees and Internally Displaced Populations, sub-Saharan Africa, 2010–2020

Viral Hepatitis E Outbreaks in Refugees and Internally Displaced Populations, sub-Saharan Africa, 2010–2020

Hepatitis E virus is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis. We analyzed reports of hepatitis E outbreaks among forcibly displaced populations in sub-Saharan Africa during 2010–2020. Twelve independent outbreaks occurred, and >30,000 cases were reported. Transmission was attributed to poor sani...

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Main Authors: Angel N. Desai, Amir M. Mohareb, Mubarak Mustafa Elkarsany, Hailemichael Desalegn, Lawrence C. Madoff, Britta Lassmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
hepatitis
hepatitis E
HEV
refugees
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/5/21-2546_article

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