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Distribution and phylogenetics of hepatitis E virus genotype 4 in humans and animals.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 Aug 2022
Li Bingzhe, Wagner Abram L, Song Yujian, Chen Xiangxiang, Lu Yihan
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BACKGROUND: Worldwide, hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is considered a significant public health concern. In particular, HEV genotype 4 (HEV-4) has spread to more areas and host species. In this study, we describe the global distribution of HEV-4 and characterize HEV-4 subtypes by host, country and year of isolation. METHODS: We retrospectively collected HEV-4 sequences available before December 31, 2019, in...
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