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Detection of Hepatitis E Virus in the Pig Livers and Retail Pork Samples Collected in Selected Cities in China.
Foodborne pathogens and disease - 1 Feb 2021
Wang Jiahui, Li Nan, Zhang Hongyuan, Li Fengqin, Fanning Séamus, Jiang Tao
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a biological hazard that must be controlled and is a recognized etiological agent in viral hepatitis. This is a zoonotic virus and can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route. The pig is an important reservoir host of HEV, and is a source of contamination for the consumer after the consumption of raw or undercooked pork products. When detected, the most prevalent genotype of HEV in...
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