What is another word for Hepatitis E?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛpɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs ˈiː] (IPA) 
Hepatitis E is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. There are several synonyms for this condition, including HEV, enterically transmitted non-A, non-B hepatitis, and waterborne hepatitis. The abbreviation HEV is commonly used in medical literature and research studies, while enterically transmitted non-A, non-B hepatitis is a term that was used in the past before the discovery of the hepatitis E virus. Waterborne hepatitis is a term that refers to an outbreak of the virus resulting from contaminated water sources. Regardless of the term used, Hepatitis E can lead to serious health complications if left untreated and infected individuals should seek medical attention promptly.
