Risk of Hepatitis E among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Hong Kong: A Qualitative and Quantitative Serological Analysis

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important cause of hepatitis, which can be transmitted via the bloodborne route. However, risk of hepatitis E among persons who inject drugs (PWIDs) is poorly understood. This study aimed to elucidate whether PWIDs are at risk for hepatitis E. We performed HEV IgM, IgG...

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Main Authors: Siddharth Sridhar, Nicholas Foo-Siong Chew, Jianwen Situ, Shusheng Wu, Ernest Sing-Hong Chui, Athene Hoi-Ying Lam, Jian-Piao Cai, Vincent Chi-Chung Cheng, Kwok-Yung Yuen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/5/675