Journal article
Detection of Hepatitis E Antibodies in Kazakhstan: A Pilot Study
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis E virus exposure is associated with sporadic cases of acute hepatitis and outbreaks in many countries worldwide. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, in whom the mortality rate is high. There are no previously published data reporting circulation of this virus in Kazakhstan.
METHODS: We tested blood samples for IgG anti-hepatitis E virus antibodies in 199 Kazakh participants; of these 119 were workers at the …
Authors
Cainelli F; Hortelano G; Negmetzhanov B; Ibrayeva A; Kaliaskarova K; Bulanin D; Vento S
Journal
Central Asian Journal of Global Health, Vol. 7, No. 1,
Publisher
University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
DOI
10.5195/cajgh.2018.324
ISSN
2166-7403