Article
Characteristics of autochthonous hepatitis E virus infection in solid-organ transplant recipients in France.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Sept 2010
Legrand-Abravanel Florence, Kamar Nassim, Sandres-Saune Karine, Garrouste Cyril, Dubois Martine, Mansuy Jean-Michel, Muscari Fabrice, Sallusto Federico, Rostaing Lionel, Izopet Jacques
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections can lead to chronic hepatitis in immunocompromised patients. We have investigated the risk factors for HEV infection among solid-organ transplant recipients and the characteristics of these infections. METHODS: We performed serological tests, quantified the virus, and genotyped the virus in plasma samples. We performed a case-control study with HEV-infected patients...
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