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KMID : 0359320130530010065
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2013 Volume.53 No. 1 p.65 ~ p.68
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Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in zoo animal species in Korea
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Song Young-Jo
Kim Bo-Sook
Park Woo-Jung
Park Byung-Joo
Lee Seul-Kee
Lee Nak-Hyung
Lee Joong-Bok
Park Seung-Yong
Song Chang-Seon
Seo Kun-Ho
Choi In-Soo
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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hepatitis E virus, seroprevalence, zoo animal species
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