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What is the recommended laboratory test for detecting hepatitis E in immunocompromised individuals?
Detection of HEV RNA by PCR in blood
What is one individual level preventive measure against hepatitis E?
Maintaining hygienic practices such as hand-washing with safe water
What is the recommendation for controlling chronic hepatitis E in immunosuppressed people?
Ribavirin and interferon treatment
In which regions is Genotype 2 virus uncommon?
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What is the most common mode of transmission for Genotype 1 virus?
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What is the primary cause of outbreaks of Viral Hepatitis E in emergent areas such as war zones and camps?
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Which genotypes are associated with zoonotic transmission?
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What is the main food-borne reservoir of infection for Hepatitis E?
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What is the period of communicability for Hepatitis E?
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Who is most susceptible to severe disease from Hepatitis E?
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How is the chronic form of Hepatitis E diagnosed?
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