Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in zoo animal species in Korea.
- Author:
Young Jo SONG
1
;
Bo Sook KIM
;
Woo Jung PARK
;
Byung Joo PARK
;
Seul Kee LEE
;
Jong Il SHIN
;
Nak Hyung LEE
;
Joong Bok LEE
;
Seung Yong PARK
;
Chang Seon SONG
;
Kun Ho SEO
;
In Soo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea. ischoi@konkuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
hepatitis E virus;
seroprevalence;
zoo animal species
- MeSH:
Animals;
Animals, Zoo;
Antibodies;
Bison;
Camelids, New World;
Deer;
Hepatitis;
Hepatitis E;
Hepatitis E virus;
Humans;
Korea;
Lynx;
Seroepidemiologic Studies;
Taiwan
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2013;53(1):65-68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) can infect not only human but also several animals. This study has been conducted to evaluate the comprehensive anti-HEV seroprevalence in zoo animals in Korea. Anti-HEV antibodies were identified in 14 of 64 zoo animal species. HEV antibodies were detected for the first time in Eurasian Lynx, Setland Pony, Fallow Deer, Ezo Sika, Formosa Deer, East Wapitis, Barasingha, Corriedale, American Bison, Guanacos, Reticulated Giraffe, and Saanen. These results indicate that the several zoo animal species were exposed to HEV.
