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Detection and Characterization of Hepatitis E Virus from Pig Livers Sold in Local Butcher Shops in Southeastern Germany – A Possible Source of Infection for Humans?

J Preiß, JJ Wenzel, M Schemmerer, B Huber, W Jilg · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 01

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Zeitschrift
Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie
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J Preiß, JJ Wenzel, M Schemmerer, B Huber, W Jilg
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Heft 01 / 2011
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Erschienen: 2011-01-13 00:00:00
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0044-2771
DOI
10.1055/s-0030-1269691

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Introduction: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) has been identified as an emerging cause of infectious hepatitis over the last years in developed countries. In contrast to travel associated hepatitis E, zoonotic sources of infection are suspected for autochthonous cases in Europe. Since pigs are known reservoirs of HEV, we tested pig livers sold in local butcher shops in Southeastern Germany for the presence of Hepatitis E virus. Methods: We purchased 200 pig liver samples in 81 butcher shops and grocery stores in the city of Regensburg and its surroundings. Nucleic acid preparations were tested by quantitative real-time…

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HEV Hepatitis E Virus PCR Pig Livers Southeastern Germany Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie