Hepatitis E virus exposure and risk factors among ethnic minority populations in Northern Vietnam

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Authors

Vu Nhi Ha · Thai Nguyen University

Le Chi Cao · Hue University

Tran Hai Dang · Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry

Dao Thi Huyen · Vietnamese - German Center of Excellence in Medical Research

Nguyen Tien Dung · Thai Nguyen University

Le Huu Song · Vietnamese - German Center of Excellence in Medical Research

Nguyen Linh Toan · Vietnam Military Medical University

Abstract

A moderate HEV seroprevalence among ethnic minorities indicates substantial prior exposure in northern Vietnam. Strengthening water sanitation, food safety awareness, and routine HEV surveillance is recommended to mitigate infection risk in vulnerable communities.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Hepatitis B Virus Studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 21, Issue 3, pp. e0345566-e0345566

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345566

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