**5. Prevention**

It has always been said that prevention is better than cure. There is no effective vaccine available against HME, but prevention lies primarily in the management of genital infections in pregnant women [37]. Avoiding of sharing of food, beverages, and other objects in between the infected and healthy persons prevent the contamination of HME. Proper cleaning, sterilization, sanitation, and isolation also help to prevent spread of the infection [38]. Regular monitoring and health checkups are necessary for the people living in mass, working together, or pilgrims to avoid the risk of contaminations. Abstain from sex or protected sexual relation through latex condoms can reduce the risk of sexual transmission.
