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Hepatitis E seroprevalence and associated factors in rural settlers in Central Brazil
Freitas, Nara Rubia de; Teles, Sheila Araújo; Caetano, Karlla Antonieta Amorim; Matos, Marcos Andre de; Carneiro, Megmar Aparecida dos Santos; Gardinali, Noemi Rovaris; Pinto, Marcelo Alves; Martins, Regina Maria Bringel.
  • Freitas, Nara Rubia de; Universidade Federal de Goiás. Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública. Goiânia. BR
  • Teles, Sheila Araújo; Universidade Federal de Goiás. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Goiânia. BR
  • Caetano, Karlla Antonieta Amorim; Universidade Federal de Goiás. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Goiânia. BR
  • Matos, Marcos Andre de; Universidade Federal de Goiás. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Goiânia. BR
  • Carneiro, Megmar Aparecida dos Santos; Universidade Federal de Goiás. Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública. Goiânia. BR
  • Gardinali, Noemi Rovaris; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Pinto, Marcelo Alves; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Martins, Regina Maria Bringel; Universidade Federal de Goiás. Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública. Goiânia. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 50(5): 675-679, Sept.-Oct. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041425
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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Rural Population / Hepatitis E Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / 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 / Universidade Federal de Goiás/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Rural Population / Hepatitis E Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / 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 / Universidade Federal de Goiás/BR