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Like HAV, hepatitis E virus is spread in the developing world by contaminated water and possibly by food. It is found throughout the world and has caused significant epidemics in India and Russia through problems with drinking water. In the developed world, hepatitis E virus is spread from animal reservoirs, primarily domestic pigs. The disease caused by this virus is usually mild, but can have high mortality rates in pregnant women. Recovery from acute infection is generally complete. Chronic infection occurs in immune‐compromised individuals.