Infection dynamics and persistence of hepatitis E virus on pig farms – a review

Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotype 3 and 4 is a zoonosis that causes hepatitis in humans. Humans can become infected by consumption of pork or contact with pigs. Pigs are the main reservoir of the virus worldwide and the virus is present on most pig farms. Main body Though HEV is p...

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Main Authors: M. Meester, T. J. Tobias, M. Bouwknegt, N. E. Kusters, J. A. Stegeman, W. H. M. van der Poel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
HEV
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-021-00189-z