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

Desai, Angel N.; Mohareb, Amir M.; Elkarsany, Mubarak Mustafa; Desalegn, Hailemichael; Madoff, Lawrence C.; Lassmann, Britta

doi:10.3201/eid2805.212546

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

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5 2022
By Desai, Angel N. ; Mohareb, Amir M. ; Elkarsany, Mubarak Mustafa ; ...

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Desai, Angel N. ; Mohareb, Amir M. ; Elkarsany, Mubarak Mustafa ; Desalegn, Hailemichael ; Madoff, Lawrence C. ; Lassmann, Britta
Description:

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 sanitation and overcrowding.
Subjects:

Disease Outbreaks Hepatitis E Hepatitis E Virus Humans Refugees
Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 2022; 28(5):1074-1076
Pubmed ID:

35447070
Pubmed Central ID:

PMC9045430
Document Type:

Journal Article
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ProMED ; ProMED
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Letter
Place as Subject:

Africa South of the Sahara ; Chad ; Niger ; Sudan ; South Sudan ; Namibia ; Nigeria ; Burkina Faso
Volume:

28
Issue:

5
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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