The course of hepatitis E virus infection in pigs after contact-infection and intravenous inoculation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Worldwide, hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotype 3 is observed in pigs and transmission to humans is implied. To be able to estimate public health risks from <it>e.g</it>. contact with pigs or consumption of pork products, the...

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Main Authors: de Jong Mart CM, Frankena Klaas, Stockhofe-Zurwieden Norbert, Reusken Chantal BEM, Rutjes Saskia A, Bouwknegt Martijn, de Roda Husman Ana Maria, van der Poel Wim HM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/5/7