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Increasing contact with hepatitis E virus in red deer, Spain.

Authors :
Boadella M
Casas M
Martín M
Vicente J
Segalés J
de la Fuente J
Gortázar C
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2010 Dec; Vol. 16 (12), pp. 1994-6.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

To describe the epidemiology of hepatitis E virus (HEV) in red deer in mainland Spain, we tested red deer for HEV RNA and antibodies. Overall, 10.4% and 13.6% of serum samples were positive by ELISA and reverse transcription-PCR, respectively. The increasing prevalence suggests a potential risk for humans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
16
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21122241
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1612.100557