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Porcine-derived pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy may be linked to chronic hepatitis E virus infection in cystic fibrosis lung transplant recipients.
Gut - 9 Sept 2024
Thornton Christina S, Waddell Barbara J, Congly Stephen E, Svishchuk Julianna, Somayaji Ranjani, Fatovich Linda, Isaac Debra, Doucette Karen, Fonseca Kevin, Drews Steven J, Borlang Jamie, Osiowy Carla, Parkins Michael D
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OBJECTIVES: In high-income countries hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an uncommonly diagnosed porcine-derived zoonoses. After identifying disproportionate chronic HEV infections in persons with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) postlung transplant, we sought to understand its epidemiology and potential drivers. DESIGN: All pwCF post-transplant attending our regional CF centre were screened for HEV. HEV prevalence was compared...
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