Hepatitis E virus antibodies in blood donors, France.
Hepatitis E virus antibodies in blood donors, France.
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DOI:
10.3201/eid1712.110371
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发表时间:
2011-12
影响因子:
11.8
通讯作者:
Izopet J
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作者:
Mansuy JM;Bendall R;Legrand-Abravanel F;Sauné K;Miédouge M;Ellis V;Rech H;Destruel F;Kamar N;Dalton HR;Izopet J
Using a validated sensitive assay, we found hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgG in 52.5% of voluntary blood donors in southwestern France. This finding suggests HEV is highly endemic to this region. The high HEV prevalence may reflect local dietary practices, such as eating uncooked pork and game products.