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Phylogenetic and case-control study on hepatitis E virus infection in Germany.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Dec 2008
Wichmann Ole, Schimanski Sven, Koch Judith, Kohler Martin, Rothe Camilla, Plentz Annelie, Jilg Wolfgang, Stark Klaus
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis E is a classic water-borne disease in developing countries. In Germany, hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections are notifiable. The number of non-travel-associated infections has increased in recent years, but the route of transmission in most is unknown. Our objective was to determine risk factors for autochthonous HEV infections in Germany. METHODS: Cases of HEV met clinical definitions and...
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