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Zoonotic Pathogens

Hepatitis E—Analyzing the Occurrence in Slaughter Pigs for a Risk Assessment of Raw Meat Products

Authors
  • D. Meemken (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • J. Dzierzon (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • N. Langkabel (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • R. Merle (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • V. Oswaldi (Freie Universität Berlin)

Abstract

The hepatitis E virus (HEV) of genotype 3 and 4 is known as a zoonotic agent. In this context, the pig was identified as the main animal reservoir. In Europe, the consumption of raw or undercooked pork products represent a potential risk for HEV infections in humans. In humans, HEV infections can cause acute hepatitis, which is usually self-limiting. Chronicity in immunocompromised patients and a high mortality rate of up to 28 % in pregnant women have been reported (Meng 2011).

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Meemken, D., Dzierzon, J., Langkabel, N., Merle, R. & Oswaldi, V., (2019) “Hepatitis E—Analyzing the Occurrence in Slaughter Pigs for a Risk Assessment of Raw Meat Products”, SafePork 13(1), 105–106. doi: https://doi.org//safepork.11205

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29 Aug 2019
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