Rabbit-associated hepatitis E viruses (HEVs) cause zoonotic infections. We investigated 2,389 hares in Germany during 2007–2014. Complete genome characterization of a hare-associated HEV strain revealed close genomic relatedness to rabbit-associated HEV strains. Although hare-specific HEV seroprevalence was low, at 2.6%, hares represent a potential source of sporadic HEV infections.
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【저자키워드】 viruses, zoonoses, Hepatitis, Germany, hepatitis E, Rabbits, hepatitis E virus, HEV, orthohepevirus, Hares,
【저자키워드】 viruses, zoonoses, Hepatitis, Germany, hepatitis E, Rabbits, hepatitis E virus, HEV, orthohepevirus, Hares,