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A new subtype of hepatitis E virus gene 3 has emerged in Italy and several other European countries.
The new microbiologica - 1 Apr 2026
Liu Fangqian, Yin Huawen, Liu Mingxia, Ji Zengjun, Shen Hongxing
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In European countries, the number of locally-acquired hepatitis E virus (HEV) cases has increased in recent years, primarily linked to infections caused by HEV genotype 3 (HEV-3). The novel HEV-3 subtype 3n was initially reported in Italy; however, its distribution across other European regions remained uncertain. Here, we analyzed all HEV-3 ORF2 sequences from European countries deposited in NCBI (2016-2024)....
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