Hepatitis E seroprevalence and associated risk factors in Croatian liver transplant recipients
Mrzljak, Anna; Dinjar-Kujundzic, Petra; Vilibic-Cavlek, Tatjana; Jemersic, Lorena; Prpic, Jelena; Dakovic-Rode, Oktavija; Kolaric, Branko; Vince, Adriana.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;
52: e20190302, 2019. tab
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Abstract INTRODUCTION Solid-organ transplant recipients are at risk of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection. We analyzed the seroprevalence/risk factors of HEV in Croatian liver transplant recipients. METHODS Two hundred forty-two serum samples were tested for HEV immunoglobuline IgG/IgM and HEV RNA. Sociodemographic data and risk factors were collected using a questionnaire. RESULTS HEV IgG seroprevalence rate was 24.4%. Positive/equivocal HEV IgM were found in two patients. HEV RNA was not detected. Logistic regression showed that older age, female gender, rural area/farm, water well, and septic tank were associated with HEV seropositivity. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed a high exposure rate to HEV in Croatian liver recipients.
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