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More hepatitis E in Niger

The virus that causes hepatitis E continues to be transmitted in Niger. So far, 1,987 people have been infected, and 38 of them have died. The region of Diffa is affected.

Advice

Hepatitis E virus generally causes an infection with mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. It usually resolves in 4-6 weeks with no special treatment. This virus is transmitted mostly in crowded populations with contaminated water supplies and a lack of sanitation. Pregnant women suffer disproportionately high mortality from hepatitis E. Travellers can reduce the risk of exposure by following strict water and food safety precautions.

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