Hepatitis E seroprevalence and associated factors in rural settlers in Central Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;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.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
População Rural
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Hepatite E
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
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
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article