And what is the variation between hepatitis E and A?
The two hepatitis A and E infecting the liver are both transmitted through contaminated water or food. The hepatitis E is however more detrimental to pregnant women and individuals with weak immune system whereas hepatitis A in healthy adult self resolves.
Should I be tested on hepatitis B e antigen in case I suspect that I may have hepatitis E?
No. Hepatitis B has a particular test, which is the hepatitis B e antigen test. To determine the HEV-specific antibodies, physicians test the blood of a person who has hepatitis E.
Which are the initial symptoms of the hepatitis E?
Low fever, fatigue, nausea and anorexia are the first symptoms. Later on during the disease jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) and dark urine will be observed.
Does E Hepatitis have any adverse effects during pregnancy?
Yes. The pregnant women particularly in the third trimester are more vulnerable to developing a serious complication like the acute liver failure and increase in the mortality rates.
Long term outcomes of Hepatitis E?
The rest such as hydration, as well as the sufficient nutrition can restore an average healthy adult to his or her feet within a span of 2 to 6 weeks. Medical examination should be done in case the symptoms are long lasting and severe.
Would that mean that I would have to see a gastroenterologist due to hepatitis E?
Yes. The admission of a gastroenterologist will guarantee the monitoring of the professionals and special courses of treatment in case of the severe symptoms, underlying liver disease, and pregnancy.
Am I capable of contaminating the family with hepatitis E?
Person to person tendency is poor. The best way of securing the home is good hand hygiene, good food handling and so that you do not use dirty water.
And does it have a single against Hepatitis E one?
Hepatitis E has a vaccine on certain countries, but not yet as well-spread in the United States as such. The safe measures of water and food are positive.
What are the foods that I would not like to eat to ensure that I am not affected by hepatitis E?
Avoid raw and half cooked meat, and particularly pork-, deer and wild game- and do not abuse water and ice in unsanitary places.
On which occasions do I visit a doctor because of hepatitis E?
Consult a doctor when jaundiced, when there is extreme abdominal pain, unstoppable vomiting, when he or she is disoriented or when the liver is failing to perform its duty.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
| Updated 03-17-2026