Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is a viral disease transmitted from animals to humans, primarily through the consumption of undercooked pork in European countries. It mainly affects the liver.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of hepatitis E in collaboration with the National Reference Center for Enteric Hepatitis Viruses

  • Provide information to healthcare professionals

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

Information

​​​​​​​Consumption of high-risk products is not recommended for immunocompromised patients and people with chronic liver disease