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Hepatitis E virus outbreak associated with rainfall in the Central African Republic in 2008-2009.
BMC infectious diseases - 3 Apr 2020
Tricou Vianney, Bouscaillou Julie, Laghoe-Nguembe Gina-Laure, Béré Aubin, Konamna Xavier, Sélékon Benjamin, Nakouné Emmanuel, Kazanji Mirdad, Komas Narcisse P
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BACKGROUND: Infection by hepatitis E virus (HEV) can cause a high burden of morbidity and mortality in countries with poor access to clean water and sanitation. Our study aimed to investigate the situation of HEV infections in the Central African Republic (CAR). METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the blood samples and notification forms collected through the national yellow fever (YF) surveillance program, but...
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