Seroepidemiology of hepatitis E virus infection in 2-25-year-olds in Sari district, Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2009; 15 (1): 136-142
in English
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ABSTRACT
The seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus infection [HEV] in children and young adults was determined in a community-based survey in an area of northern Islamic Republic of Iran. Serum samples were taken from 1080 randomly selected apparently healthy 2-25-year-olds from urban and rural regions of Sari district. Anti-HEV IgG antibodies were detected in 25 individuals [2.3%]. Seroprevalence increased significantly with age from 3/255 [1.2%] in children < 10 years to 8/110 [7.3%] in those aged 20-25 years. No differences in HEV status were noted between the sexes. Earlier age at exposure to infection and a higher infection rate were found in people residing in rural areas than in urban areas
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Immunoglobulin G
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Health Surveys
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Hepatitis E
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Age Distribution
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2009
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