We assessed hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibody seroprevalence in a sample of the adult population in Germany. Overall HEV IgG prevalence was 16.8% (95% CI 15.6%–17.9%) and increased with age, leveling off at > 60 years of age. HEV is endemic in Germany, and the lifetime risk for exposure is high.
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【저자키워드】 viruses, Seroprevalence, Adults, cross-sectional study, Hepatitis, Germany, hepatitis E, hepatitis E virus, HEV,
【저자키워드】 viruses, Seroprevalence, Adults, cross-sectional study, Hepatitis, Germany, hepatitis E, hepatitis E virus, HEV,