Detection of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in Pork Sold in Saint-Louis, the North of Senegal

Detection of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in Pork Sold in Saint-Louis, the North of Senegal

The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic pathogen with various hosts, including pigs, which act as reservoirs. In industrialized countries, sporadic cases caused by genotype 3, contracted by ingesting contaminated uncooked or undercooked meat, have been reported. However, in developing countries, H...

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Main Authors: Sophie Deli Tene, Abou Abdallah Malick Diouara, Alé Kane, Sarbanding Sané, Seynabou Coundoul, Fatou Thiam, Cheikh Momar Nguer, Mamadou Diop, Mame Ndew Mbaye, Malick Mbengue, Seynabou Lo, Halimatou Diop Ndiaye, Coumba Toure Kane, Ahidjo Ayouba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
hepatitis E virus
HEV-3
foodborne disease
domestic wildlife
zoonotic risk
Saint-Louis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/4/512

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