Higher Risk of HEV Transmission and Exposure among Blood Donors in Europe and Asia in Comparison to North America: A Meta-Analysis.

Annika WolskiSven PischkeAnn-Kathrin OzgaMarylyn Martina AddoThomas Horvatits

Published in: Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

Our data demonstrate large regional differences regarding the risk of HEV exposure and blood-borne HEV transmission. Considering the cost-benefit ratio, this supports blood product screening in high endemic areas, such as Europe and Asia, in contrast to low endemic regions, such as the U.S.

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