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Why Hepatitis E Is Rising Fast—And What You Can Do to Stay Safe

Understanding the Surge of Hepatitis E: A Growing Global Concern
In recent years, Hepatitis E virus (HEV) has become a rapidly increasing public health concern, particularly in developing nations but also in parts of the developed world. While often overshadowed by other hepatitis viruses like Hepatitis B and C, HEV infections are spiking at alarming rates, and awareness remains dangerously low.

Hepatitis E is primarily a waterborne virus, transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated drinking water or food sources. This mode of transmission makes the virus especially dangerous in areas with poor sanitation infrastructure. However, its spread is no longer confined to low-income regions. Industrialized countries are witnessing an uptick in autochthonous (locally acquired) HEV cases, often through undercooked pork or wild game meat, indicating a serious zoonotic transmission risk.