Pork Consumption and Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus,Thailand, 2007–2008

The nationwide seroprevalence of hepatitis E IgG was determined among young men in Thailand. Overall seroprevalence was 14% (95% CI 13%–15%); range by province was 3%–26%. Seroprevalence was lowest in the south, an area predominantly occupied by persons of the Islam religion, whose dietary laws pros...

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Main Authors: Siriphan Gonwong, Thippawan Chuenchitra, Patchariya Khantapura, Dilara Islam, Narongrid Sirisopana, Carl J. Mason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/9/14-0418_article