Hepatitis E virus (HEV)
General information
Hepatitis E is a serious liver disease caused by the
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) that usually results in an acute infection. It
does not lead to a chronic infection. While rare in the United States,
Hepatitis E is common in many parts of the world. Transmission:
Ingestion of fecal matter, even in microscopic amounts; outbreaks are
usually associated with contaminated water supply in countries with poor
sanitation. Vaccination: There is currently no FDA-approved vaccine for
Hepatitis E.
Viral
Hepatitis home Hepatitis
E CDC (Exit DHS)
Information for health professionals
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
Report to
the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin
Electronic Disease Surveillance System
(WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case
Report F-44151 (PDF,
167 KB) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a
case. DHS
Communicable Disease Reporting
Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines: Hepatitis
E EpiNet (PDF, 39 KB)
Viral
hepatitis case report form (PDF, 46 KB)
Hepatitis
E information for health professionals CDC (Exit
DHS)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
Jim Kazmierczak
DVM, WI State Public Health Veterinarian
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
Bureau of Communicable Diseases and Emergency Response
(Phone 608-266-2154) (Fax 608-261-4976)
Thomas
Haupt Influenza Coordinator
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
Bureau of Communicable Diseases and Emergency Response
(Phone 608-266-5326) (Fax 608-261-4976)
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
