Hepatitis E Virus Outbreak in Monkey Facility, Japan
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An outbreak of hepatitis E virus occurred in an outdoor monkey breeding facility in Japan during 2004-2006. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that this virus was genotype 3. This virus was experimentally transmitted to a cynomolgus monkey. Precautions should be taken by facility personnel who work with monkeys to prevent infection.
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دوره 18 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012