The global epidemiology of hepatitis E virus infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pengfei LiJiaye LiuYang LiJunhong SuZhongren MaWichor M BramerWanlu CaoRobert A de ManMaikel P PeppelenboschMaikel P Peppelenbosch

Published in: Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver (2020)

Globally, approximately 939 million corresponding to 1 in 8 individuals have ever experienced HEV infection. 15-110 million individuals have recent or ongoing HEV infection. Our study highlights the substantial burden of HEV infection and calls for increasing routine screening and preventive measures.

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risk factors
clinical practice