Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in zoo animal species in Korea

  • Song, Young-Jo (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Bo-Sook (Seoul Zoo) ;
  • Park, Woo-Jung (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Park, Byung-Joo (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Seul-Kee (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Shin, Jong-Il (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Nak-Hyung (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Joong-Bok (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Park, Seung-Yong (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Song, Chang-Seon (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Seo, Kun-Ho (Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Choi, In-Soo (Veterinary Science Research Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2012.10.15
  • Accepted : 2012.12.11
  • Published : 2013.03.31
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Abstract

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) can infect not only human but also several animals. This study has been conducted to evaluate the comprehensive anti-HEV seroprevalence in zoo animals in Korea. Anti-HEV antibodies were identified in 14 of 64 zoo animal species. HEV antibodies were detected for the first time in Eurasian Lynx, Setland Pony, Fallow Deer, Ezo Sika, Formosa Deer, East Wapitis, Barasingha, Corriedale, American Bison, Guanacos, Reticulated Giraffe, and Saanen. These results indicate that the several zoo animal species were exposed to HEV.

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