Genetic Variability and Evolution of Hepatitis E Virus

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus. HEV can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, with the latter usually occurring in immunocompromised patients. Modes of transmission range from the classic fecal−oral route or zoonotic route, to relatively recently re...

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Main Authors: Putu Prathiwi Primadharsini, Shigeo Nagashima, Hiroaki Okamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/5/456

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