Article
Seroprevalence and Phylogenetic Characterization of Hepatitis E Virus (Paslahepevirus balayani) in Guinean Pig Population.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Aug 2024
Doukouré Bakary, Le Pennec Yann, Troupin Cécile, Grayo Solène, Eiden Martin, Groschup Martin H, Tordo Noël, Roques Pierre
Abstract excerpt
Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is transmitted by the fecal route, usually through contaminated water in humans and/or infected animals, especially pigs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of anti-HEV antibodies in a panel of pig sera and to identify HEV in pig feces in farms. Methodology: The presence of HEV antibodies was tested by an in-house ELISA and a commercial ELISA IDvet. HEV...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
