Serological evidence of Hepatitis E Virus in pigs in Bangladesh

摘要

Background: Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) is the most common cause of viral hepatitis globally. Pigs may act as a reservoir of HEV and antibodies to HEV have been found in pigs in neighboring countries including India and Nepal. In Bangladesh, studies suggest that 30–60% of acute human viral hepatitis is due to HEV. To understand the pig's role as a reservoir for HEV in Bangladesh, we conducted a serological survey to identify evidence of HEV infection among pig populations.