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[An epidemiologic survey on a type E hepatitis (HE) outbreak].

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  • 1Yili District, Hygiene and Epidemic Prevention Station.

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A Hepatitis E (HE) outbreak in Xinjiang affected 214 people, primarily young adults. Contaminated drinking water was the likely cause, with pregnant women facing severe illness and higher fatality rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • A Hepatitis E outbreak occurred in Sulagong Village, Xinjiang.
  • The village reported 214 cases, with an attack rate of 6.15%.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of a Hepatitis E outbreak.
  • To identify risk factors and vulnerable populations during the outbreak.

Summary:

  • Young adults aged 20-24 had a high attack rate (17.9%).
  • Pregnant women (18-35 years) exhibited significantly higher attack rates and severe outcomes, including a 5.88% case fatality rate and 17.64% abortion rate.
  • Contaminated drinking water was identified as the probable primary cause, with patient contact as a secondary risk factor.

Impact:

  • Highlights the vulnerability of young adults and pregnant women to Hepatitis E.
  • Underscores the critical role of safe drinking water in preventing HE outbreaks.
  • Provides crucial data for public health interventions and disease control strategies in affected regions.

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