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Possible zoonotic transmission of hepatitis E from pet pig to its owner.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2007
Renou Christophe, Cadranel Jean-Francois, Bourlière Marc, Halfon Philippe, Ouzan Denis, Rifflet Hervè, Carenco Philippe, Harafa Abdelouahid, Bertrand Jean Jacques, Boutrouille Annie, Muller Pierre, Igual Jean-Pierre, Decoppet Anne, Eloit Marc, Pavio Nicole
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis E is transmitted mainly by water or food, but in industrialized countries, all routes of transmission have not been identified. We describe possible zoonotic transmission of hepatitis E virus that involved direct contact between a pet pig and its owner.
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