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High seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in the Free State province of South Africa

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The seroepidemiology of hepatitis E virus (HEV) in South Africa is limited. We investigated anti-HEV IgM and IgG, in residual hepatitis A, B, and C negative serology specimens, at our public sector Free State (FS) laboratory. Of 299 specimens (01 May-31 October 2020), 182/299 (60.9%) had anti-HEV IgG and 1/299 (0.33%) had anti-HEV IgM. High HEV seroprevalence across different age groups suggests a different epidemiology in the FS, necessitating further research. Contribution: The need for HEV research in South Africa is highlighted. Clinicians should consider HEV in their differential diagnosis of patients with hepatitis.

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Maphumulo, S., Goedhals, D., Rooyen, C., Vawda, S. (2024). High seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in the Free State province of South Africa. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v39i1.577

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Sifundile Zamazulu Maphumulo Dominique Goedhals Cornel van Rooyen Sabeehah Vawda

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