Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Avian hepatitis E virus in chickens, Taiwan, 2013.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Hsu, Ingrid W-Y & Tsai, Hsiang-Jung
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
A previously unidentified strain of avian hepatitis E virus (aHEV) is now endemic among chickens in Taiwan. Analysis showed that the virus is 81.5%-86.5% similar to other aHEVs. In Taiwan, aHEV infection has been reported in chickens without aHEV exposure, suggesting transmission from asymptomatic cases or repeated introduction through an unknown common source(s).
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