How common is Hepatitis E in the United States?
Hepatitis E is believed to be uncommon in the United States. When HEV infection does occur, it is usually the result of travel to a developing country where Hepatitis E is endemic. However, rare cases have been reported among persons with no history of travel to HEV-hyperendemic countries. Furthermore, some recent studies have found a high prevalence of antibodies to HEV in the general population.
