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Zoonotic transmission of hepatitis E virus in a pig farmer from Argentina: A case report.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 May 2022
Acosta Julián, Galimberti Alceo, Marziali Federico, Costaguta Alejandro, Bessone Fernando, Tanno Hugo, Gardiol Daniela, Reggiardo María Virginia, Cavatorta Ana Laura
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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a public health concern due to its zoonotic transmission to human, being pigs a highly recognized reservoir. We previously demonstrated HEV genotype 3 infections in pig herds from the highest commercial active region from Argentina. Here, we present a case of acute symptomatic hepatitis E in an elderly man with occupational exposure to pigs who referred regular consumption of pork and...
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