Hepatitis E Virus in the Wild Boar Population: What Is the Real Zoonotic Risk in Portugal?

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important zoonosis in wild boar. Reported zoonotic cases are mainly associated with the consumption of raw/undercooked meat and/or liver. This study aims to determine the occurrence of HEV in the Portuguese wild boar population. During the hunting season 2021/2022, 123-...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina Abrantes, Sérgio Santos-Silva, João Mesquita, Madalena Vieira-Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/9/433