Hepatitis E Virus Outbreak in Monkey Facility, Japan
An outbreak of hepatitis E virus occurred in an outdoor monkey breeding facility in Japan during 2004–2006. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that this virus was genotype 3. This virus was experimentally transmitted to a cynomolgus monkey. Precautions should be taken by facility personnel who work wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/12/12-0884_article |