| Who is commonly affected
· Infection with Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is more frequent
among children.
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Young adults aged 15-40 years are affected by Hepatitis E virus
(HEV)
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Both sexes are equally susceptible.
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Immunity after an attack of Infective hepatitis is life long
- second attack rare.
·
Commonly occurs in community having poor personal & environmental
status.
Hepatitis B
Infections can occur in all age groups;
however , high rates of chronic infection are maintained mostly
in infants & children.
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