Proceedings

Porcine blood as sporadic source of foodborne hepatitis E virus for pork meat products: preliminary results

Authors: A. Rzeżutka (National Veterinary Research Institute) , E. Bigoraj (National Veterinary Research Institute) , W. Paszkiewicz (University of Life Sciences)

Abstract

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is recognised as a zoonotic pathogen transmitted via foodstuff. The aim of the present study was an assessment of the occurrence of HEV in porcine blood, liver and raw minced meat used for production of pork meat products.

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How to Cite: Rzeżutka, A. , Bigoraj, E. & Paszkiewicz, W. (2019) “Porcine blood as sporadic source of foodborne hepatitis E virus for pork meat products: preliminary results”, SafePork. 13(1). doi: https://doi.org//safepork.11220