Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E virus infection in the Irish pig population

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作者
O'Connor, Michael [1 ]
Roche, Sarah-Jayne [1 ]
Sammin, Donal [1 ]
机构
[1] Dept Agr Food & Marine Labs, Celbridge, Kildare, Ireland
关键词
Hepatitis; Hepatitis E; Hepatitis E Virus; Pigs; Zoonosis; Epidemiology; ANIMAL RESERVOIRS; PREVALENCE; TRANSMISSION; COUNTRIES; ENGLAND; WORKING; SWINE; RISK;
D O I
10.1186/s13620-015-0036-3
中图分类号
S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
学科分类号
0906 ;
摘要
Background: Hepatitis E is an acute viral disease of humans, occurring in explosive outbreaks in the developing world and as sporadic cases in returning travellers. Increasing recognition of indigenous transmission in Western countries suggests a zoonotic source of infection, most likely pigs. To determine if hepatitis E virus is present in Irish pigs, sera from 330 animals were examined for antibodies using a commercially available ELISA. Findings: Antibodies were detected in 89 pigs (27%) in 13 herds (81%). Conclusions: Hepatitis E virus is present in most Irish pig herds and in many animals within these herds.
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