What is hepatitis E?

Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by an infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus is transmitted through contaminated food or water. It usually gets better on its own within a couple months but rarely leads to acute liver failure.

How do members experience hepatitis E?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hepatitis E*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hepatitis E*

Who has hepatitis E on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 2
40s 1
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 3