Increasing contact with hepatitis E virus in red deer, Spain.

ABSTRACT: To describe the epidemiology of hepatitis E virus (HEV) in red deer in mainland Spain, we tested red deer for HEV RNA and antibodies. Overall, 10.4% and 13.6% of serum samples were positive by ELISA and reverse transcription-PCR, respectively. The increasing prevalence suggests a potential risk for humans.

SUBMITTER: Boadella M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3294580 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature