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Faber, Mirko S; Wenzel, Jürgen J; Jilg, Wolfgang; Thamm, Michael; Höhle, Michael; Stark, Klaus
Emerging infectious diseases 18, Številka: 10Journal Article
We assessed hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibody seroprevalence in a sample of the adult population in Germany. Overall HEV IgG prevalence was 16.8% (95% CI 15.6%-17.9%) and increased with age, leveling off at >60 years of age. HEV is endemic in Germany, and the lifetime risk for exposure is high.
