High prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection among domestic pigs in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is prevalent in pigs and may serve as a reservoir for human infection. However, data on HEV infections in pigs in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, are limited. Here, we clarified the process and course of HEV in naturally infected pigs. Serum (n = 160) and liver...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-03-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1816-x |