Outbreak investigation of suspected hepatities E among South Sudan refugees, Gambella regional state, Ethiopia, July 2014

摘要

Background: Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus: it is a common cause of acute hepatitis with poor sanitation and hygiene. First week of June, 2014 Gambella regional state health bureau reported cluster of acute jaundice syndrome among South Sudan refugees living in Gambella regional state of Ethiopia. An investigation was conducted to identify the etiology of the outbreak, and to recommend control and prevention methods.