Detection of Hepatitis E Antibodies in Kazakhstan: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Francesca Cainelli (Author), Gonzalo Hortelano (Author), Baurzhan Negmetzhanov (Author), Aigerim Ibrayeva (Author), Kulpash Kaliaskarova (Author), Denis Bulanin (Author), Sandro Vento (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...