Evaluation of Non-Invasive Sampling Methods for Detection of Hepatitis E Virus Infected Pigs in Pens

Pigs are a reservoir of hepatitis E virus (HEV), which causes hepatitis in humans. To study the epidemiology of HEV in pig farms, sampling methods are currently used that cause discomfort to pigs, such as rectal sampling. In line with the 3Rs principle, we aimed to evaluate non-invasive methods to d...

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Main Authors: Marina Meester, Aniek Rademaker, Martijn Bouwknegt, Renate W. Hakze-van der Honing, Arjan Stegeman, Wim H. M. van der Poel, Tijs J. Tobias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/500