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Serological prevalence of hepatitis E virus in domestic animals and diversity of genotype 4 hepatitis E virus in China.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Oct 2010
Geng Yansheng, Wang Chuanbin, Zhao Chenyan, Yu Xiuling, Harrison Tim J, Tian Kegong, Wang Youchun
Abstract excerpt
Pigs have been confirmed to be reservoirs of some genotypes of hepatitis E virus (HEV), and other nonhuman species are also likely infected with the virus. To assess the prevalence of HEV infection in domestic animals in China, 3579 serum samples, including 1967 swine, 700 goat, and 912 cattle sera, were collected from 26 provinces across the country and tested for HEV antibodies and antigen using enzyme...
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