Hepatitis E virus outbreak associated with rainfall in the Central African Republic in 2008-2009

Hepatitis E virus outbreak associated with rainfall in the Central African Republic in 2008-2009

Abstract Background Infection by hepatitis E virus (HEV) can cause a high burden of morbidity and mortality in countries with poor access to clean water and sanitation. Our study aimed to investigate the situation of HEV infections in the Central African Republic (CAR). Methods A retrospective analy...

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Main Authors: Vianney Tricou, Julie Bouscaillou, Gina-Laure Laghoe-Nguembe, Aubin Béré, Xavier Konamna, Benjamin Sélékon, Emmanuel Nakouné, Mirdad Kazanji, Narcisse P. Komas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis E virus
Waterborne disease
Preventable disease
Epidemiology
Central Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-04961-4

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