Article
Prevalence of equine hepacivirus infection in Mongolia.
Virus research - 1 Jun 2020
Date Tomoko, Sugiyama Masaya, Lkhagvasuren Damdindorj, Wakita Takaji, Oyunsuren Tsendsuren, Mizokami Masashi
Abstract excerpt
Equine hepacivirus (EHV) belongs to the hepacivirus A and is related to hepatitis C virus (HCV). This virus shows hepatic tropism and is known to chronically infect horses. EHV has been reported from various countries, but the prevalence in Mongolia, where large horse populations are pastured, remains unknown. This study collected serum samples from horses in six areas across Mongolia, in order to investigate the...
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