Hepatitis E Virus Outbreak among Tigray War Refugees from Ethiopia, Sudan.

ABSTRACT: We report hepatitis E virus (HEV) outbreaks among refugees from Ethiopia in Sudan during June 2021-February 2022. We identified 1,589 cases of acute jaundice syndrome and used PCR to confirm HEV infection in 64% of cases. Implementing vaccination, water, sanitation, and hygiene programs might reduce HEV outbreak risk.

SUBMITTER: Ahmed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328910 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature