All of the following statements are true for hepatitis- E except:
Correct Answer: Affects children more than adults
Description: The incubation period ranges from 2-9 weeks with an average of six weeks. Most cases occur in young to middle-aged adults (15-40 years old).
The disease is generally mild and self-limited, with a low case fatality of about 1 percent. A unique feature is the clinical severity and high case fatality rate of 20-40 percent in pregnant women, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Reference: Ananthanarayan Microbiology 8th edition page no 554
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