Hepatitis E overview

#shorts #hepatitise #hepatitis #overview Hepatitis E is a virus that infects your liver. It can cause your liver to swell up. Most people with hepatitis E get better within a few months. Usually, it doesn’t lead to long-term illness or liver damage like some other forms of hepatitis do. But hepatitis E can be dangerous for pregnant women or anyone with weak immune systems, including the elderly or people who are ill. Causes The hepatitis E virus spreads through poop. You can catch it if you drink or eat something that has been in contact with the stool of someone who has the virus. Hepatitis E is more common in parts of the world with poor handwashing habits and lack of clean water. It happens less often in the U.S., where water and sewage plants kill the virus before it gets into the drinking supply. You also can get hepatitis E if you eat under cooked meat from infected animals, such as pigs or deer. Less often, you can get the virus from raw shellfish that comes from tainted water. Symptoms You might not have any. If you do have symptoms, they may start anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks after your infection. They may include: Mild fever Feeling very tired Less hunger Feeling sick to your stomach Throwing up Belly pain Dark pee Light-colored poop Skin rash or itching Joint pain Yellowish skin or eyes