Prevalence of hepatitis E virus in swine in China: a systematic review with meta-analysis (2004–2023)
Zhenwen He, Dingyu Liu, Baoling Liu, Pian Zhang, Xiaohu Wang, Gang Wang, Yuan Huang, Jing Chen, Rujian Cai · 2025
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Zhenwen He and eight colleagues pool studies of hepatitis E virus prevalence in Chinese pigs, in a systematic review from twenty twenty-four. The virus is a major cause of acute hepatitis in humans and a zoonotic pathogen. Pigs are its primary reservoir. Regional and growth-stage patterns in China, and recent biosecurity effects, were poorly summarized.
Eighty-seven studies entered the meta-analysis, covering antibody prevalence and viral RNA detection. Combined antibody prevalence came to fifty-eight percent. Recent years showed much lower seroprevalence than earlier periods. Sows carried higher antibody rates than younger pigs. RNA detection averaged thirteen percent, highest in fattening pigs. Detection was lower in bile than in feces or liver. The findings map where the virus circulates in China's swine herd.
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| CREATOR | Zhenwen He, Dingyu Liu, Baoling Liu, Pian Zhang, Xiaohu Wang, Gang Wang, Yuan Huang, Jing Chen, Rujian Cai |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |