Avian Hepatitis E Virus in Chickens, Taiwan, 2013
oleh: Ingrid W.-Y. Hsu, Hsiang-Jung Tsai
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014-01-01 |
Deskripsi
A previously unidentified strain of avian hepatitis E virus (aHEV) is now endemic among chickens in Taiwan. Analysis showed that the virus is 81.5%–86.5% similar to other aHEVs. In Taiwan, aHEV infection has been reported in chickens without aHEV exposure, suggesting transmission from asymptomatic cases or repeated introduction through an unknown common source(s).