Hepatitis E Virus Antibodies in Blood Donors, France
2011
Using a validated sensitive assay, we found hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgG in 52.5% of voluntary blood donors in southwestern France. This fi nding suggests HEV is highly endemic to this region. The high HEV prevalence may refl ect local dietary practices, such as eating uncooked pork and game products.
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