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Prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection in wild boars from Spain: a possible seasonal pattern?

Antonio RiveroMaría A RisaldeMario FriasIgnacio García-BocanegraPedro Lopez-LopezDavid Cano-TerrizaAngela CamachoSaul Jimenez-RuizJose C Gomez-VillamandosAntonio Rivero
Published in: BMC veterinary research (2018)
Our study found a relatively high prevalence of HEV infection in wild boar in the south of Spain, suggesting that prevalence may depend on the season when the animal is hunted. In consequence, the potential risk of zoonotic transmission could fluctuate.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • genetic diversity
  • human health
  • risk assessment