Meta-transcriptomic analysis reveals a new subtype of genotype 3 avian hepatitis E virus in chicken flocks with high mortality in Guangdong, China

Meta-transcriptomic analysis reveals a new subtype of genotype 3 avian hepatitis E virus in chicken flocks with high mortality in Guangdong, China

Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of most important zoonotic viruses, and it can infect a wide range of host species. Avian HEV has been identified as the aetiological agent of big liver and spleen disease or hepatitis-splenomegaly syndrome in chickens. HEV infection is common among...

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Main Authors: Xue-Lian Zhang, Wen-Feng Li, Sheng Yuan, Jin-Yue Guo, Zhi-Li Li, Shi-Hong Chi, Wen-Jing Huang, Xiao-Wen Li, Shu-Jian Huang, Jian-Wei Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Avian hepatitis E virus
High mortality
Meta-transcriptomics analysis
New subtype
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1884-y

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