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August 14, 2025MicroorganismsOpen Access

Hepatitis E Virus Detection in Swine Livers and Feces in Heilongjiang, Northeastern China

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HHHaijuan HeHLHai LiLYLei Yan

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Analysis reveals high prevalence of HEV genotypes 3 and 4 in pigs, suggesting significant zoonotic risk in Heilongjiang farms.

Key Points

  • Overall, 32 samples tested positive for hepatitis E virus RNA, revealing a notable prevalence in swine populations.
  • Nested RT-PCR assays targeting the ORF2 gene confirmed the presence of HEV genotypes 3 and 4 in 82 liver and 86 fecal samples.
  • Phylogenetic analysis indicated swine HEV strains clustered closely with human isolates, highlighting risks of zoonotic transmission.
  • These findings suggest that ongoing monitoring of HEV in pigs is crucial due to potential public health implications in China.

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He et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af70757567bf4f94fec42ehttps://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13081899
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