Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Hepatitis A and E Cases Soar in Delhi-NCR
Doctors in Delhi are seeing more cases of hepatitis A and E, especially during the rainy season.
Dirty water and food are making people sick.
It's important to wash your hands, eat safe food, and drink clean water to avoid getting infected.
Some people think these illnesses will go away on their own, but doctors say you should get help right away.
Cleanliness and good habits are key to staying healthy.
Hepatitis A and E cases in Delhi-NCR have increased by 40% due to monsoon season.
Poor water quality, open drains, and unsafe food practices contribute to the outbreak.
Hepatitis E is common during monsoon season; Hepatitis A is common among children.
Doctors warn about delayed treatment due to misconceptions about the illnesses.
Prevention measures include clean water, hygiene, food safety, and vaccination for at-risk groups.
- Who
- Doctors and residents.
- What
- Surge in Hepatitis A and E cases.
- When
- During the monsoon season.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR.
- Why
- Due to poor water quality, unhygienic food, and lack of awareness.
- Increase in Cases
- 40%
- Main Viruses
- Hepatitis A and E
- Risk Factors
- Monsoon, poor sanitation, unsafe food
- At Risk
- Children, pregnant women
- Prevention
- Clean water, hygiene, vaccination
Sources
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Hepatitis a Threat to All Ages from Children to Adults
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Monsoons driving preventable Hepatitis A and E cases in Delhi: Experts
Only 3% of Hepatitis B Patients in India Know They Are Infected; Less Than 1% Receive Treatment
Health experts call for a five-pronged approach for hepatitis-free Bharat by 2030
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Obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis b could spark a deadly global liver cancer epidemic: Lancet study
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