The Foodborne Transmission of Hepatitis E Virus to Humans

Globally, Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes over 20 million cases worldwide. HEV is an emerging and endemic pathogen within economically developed countries, chiefly resulting from infections with genotype 3 (G3) HEV. G3 HEV is known to be a zoonotic pathogen, with a broad host range. The primary sourc...

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Autores principales: Treagus, Samantha, Wright, Conal, Baker-Austin, Craig, Longdon, Ben, Lowther, James
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2021
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Review Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8116281/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33738770
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12560-021-09461-5
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Sumario:Globally, Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes over 20 million cases worldwide. HEV is an emerging and endemic pathogen within economically developed countries, chiefly resulting from infections with genotype 3 (G3) HEV. G3 HEV is known to be a zoonotic pathogen, with a broad host range. The primary source of HEV within more economically developed countries is considered to be pigs, and consumption of pork products is a significant risk factor and known transmission route for the virus to humans. However, other foods have also been implicated in the transmission of HEV to humans. This review consolidates the information available regarding transmission of HEV and looks to identify gaps where further research is required to better understand how HEV is transmitted to humans through food. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12560-021-09461-5.

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