Abstract
Published prevalence figures for hepatitis E virus (HEV) reveal significant regional differences. Several studies have reported virus transmission via blood transfusion. The aim of this study was to establish HEV seroprevalence and investigate a potential HEV RNA presence in Scottish blood donors.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Vox Sanguinis |
Early online date | 13 Jun 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- hepatitis E
- blood donors
- virus transmission
- emerging infectious diseases
- seroprevalence
- Scotland