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Molecular surveillance of hepatitis E virus in wastewater in Yaoundé, Cameroon
13 Aug 2025
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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic pathogen mainly transmitted through contaminated food or water in sub-Saharan countries, highlighting the need for environmental surveillance. This study aimed to assess the burden and molecular characterization of HEV in environmental wastewater. METHOD: A community-based surveillance was conducted in Yaoundé, Cameroon, using untreated wastewater samples...
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