In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on hepatitis E here.
Illness
A viral disease native to France, transmitted through the consumption of pork liver products
~2000
Cases of hepatitis E are reported every year in France
The disease
Hepatitis E, a zoonotic disease in France
Hepatitis E is an infection caused by a virus that leads to liver damage (hepatitis). There are several genotypes of the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Genotypes 1 through 4 are responsible for the majority of infections in humans. Genotypes 1 and 2 circulate...
What We Do
Worldwide, hepatitis E is recognized as one of the leading causes of acute viral hepatitis. In France, hepatitis E can also lead to chronic forms of hepatitis in immunocompromised individuals or severe forms in people with chronic liver disease. To reduce the risk of transmission and protect...
Data
Surveillance based on data from the National Reference Center and its expertise, combined with various studies conducted over time, has provided a better understanding of the epidemiology of hepatitis E in France.
A Significant Increase in Hepatitis E Testing in France
Between 2011 and 2016,...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
