Hepatitis E seroprevalence and associated factors in rural settlers in Central Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(5): 675-679, Sept.-Oct. 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Prevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection and associated factors were investigated in rural settlements in Central Brazil.METHODS:
A total of 464 settlers were interviewed, and serum samples were tested for anti-HEV IgG/IgM. Positive samples were tested for HEV RNA.RESULTS:
Sixteen participants (3.4%; 95% CI 2.0-5.7) were positive for anti-HEV IgG. None was positive for anti-HEV IgM. HEV RNA was not detected. Dwelling in a rural settlement for >5 years was associated with HEV seropositivity.CONCLUSIONS:
The results revealed the absence of acute infection and a low prevalence of previous exposure to HEV.
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Main subject:
Rural Population
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Hepatitis E
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Federal de Goiás/BR
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