Per CDC:
Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by HEV. Most people with hepatitis E fully recover and have no long-term liver problems from their infection.
KEY POINTS
Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV).
Hepatitis E is common in many parts of the world where sanitation is poor.
Most people recover fully from hepatitis E without any complications.
Hepatitis E can only be diagnosed with laboratory tests.
Most people fully recover from acute hepatitis E without any complications. In rare cases, some people with compromised immune systems develop chronic hepatitis E.
To learn more visit: Hepatitis E Basics | Hepatitis E | CDC
