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 F44151 (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 |
