Viral Hepatitis E Outbreaks in Refugees and Internally Displaced Populations, sub-Saharan Africa, 2010–2020
Angel N. Desai, Amir M. Mohareb, Mubarak Mustafa Elkarsany, Hailemichael Desalegn, Lawrence C. Madoff, Britta Lassmann
Abstract
Hepatitis E virus is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis. We analyzed reports of hepatitis E outbreaks among forcibly displaced populations in sub-Saharan Africa during 2010-2020. Twelve independent outbreaks occurred, and >30,000 cases were reported. Transmission was attributed to poor sanitation and overcrowding.
Topics & Concepts
OutbreakOvercrowdingVirologyHepatitis ARefugeeTransmission (telecommunications)SanitationDisplaced personViral hepatitisHepatitis E virusGeographyInternally displaced personEnvironmental healthMedicineHepatitisPopulationBiologyGenotypePolitical scienceLawElectrical engineeringBiochemistryArchaeologyEngineeringGenePathologyHepatitis Viruses Studies and EpidemiologyLiver Disease and TransplantationViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology