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Last updated on - July 24, 2019, 2:08 PM IST
Hepatitis E is a potentially serious liver disorder that is transmitted through consumption of feces contaminated water or food.
Drink only boiled or purified water.
Avoid buying food from street vendors, and care should be taken to not eat pre-cut fruits that may have been washed in contaminated water.
Juices and other drinks carry an equal risk due to possible usage of contaminated ice.
Good sanitary habits need to be encouraged and importance of handwashing after defecation and before preparing and consuming food must be emphasized upon in the community.
Avoid eating unclean raw food and vegetables; care should be taken while preparing uncooked fruits or vegetables (example salads juices).
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