Insights into hepatitis E virus epidemiology in Croatia (CROSBI ID 316931)
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Podaci o odgovornosti
Jeličić, Pavle ; Ferenc, Thomas ; Mrzljak, Anna ; Jemeršić, Lorena ; Janev-Holcer, Nataša ; Milošević, Milan ; Bogdanić, Maja ; Barbić, Ljubo ; Kolarić, Branko ; Stevanović, Vladimir ; Vujica, Mateja ; Jureković, Željka ; Pavičić Šarić, Jadranka ; Vilibić, Maja ; Vilibić-Čavlek, Tatjana
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Insights into hepatitis E virus epidemiology in Croatia
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging virus of global health concern. The seroprevalence rates differ greatly according to geographic region and population group. AIM: To analyze the seroprevalence of HEV in exposed (animal-related professions) and nonexposed populations, as well as solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. METHODS: Forestry workers (n = 93), hunters (n = 74), and veterinarians (n = 151) represented the exposed population. The general population (n = 126) and pregnant women (n = 118) constituted the control group. Transplant patients included liver transplant recipients (LTRs) (n = 83), kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) (n = 43), and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients (HSCRs) (n = 39). HEV immunoglobulin G antibodies were detected using the enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay and confirmed by the immunoblot test. RESULTS: The HEV seroprevalence significantly differed between groups: Veterinarians 15.2%, hunters 14.9%, forestry workers 6.5%, general population 7.1%, and pregnant women 1.7%. In transplant patients, the seropositivity was highest in LTRs (19.3%), while in KTRs and HSCRs, the seroprevalence was similar to the general population (6.9% and 5.1%, respectively). A significant increase in seropositivity with age was observed from 2.9% in individuals less than 30 years to 23.5% in those older than 60 years. Sociodemographic characteristics (sex, educational level, area of residence, and number of household members), eating habits (game meat, offal, and pork products consumption), and environmental and housing conditions (drinking water supply, type of water drainage/sewer, waste disposal, domestic animals) were not associated with HEV seropositivity. However, individuals who reported a pet ownership were more often seropositive compared to those who did not have pet animals (12.5% vs 7.0%). CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that individuals in professional contact with animals and LTRs are at higher risk for HEV infection. In addition, age is a significant risk factor for HEV seropositivity.
hepatitis E virus ; seroprevalence ; veterinarians ; hunters ; forestry workers ; transplant patients ; Croatia
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Podaci o izdanju
28 (37)
2022.
5494-5505
objavljeno
1007-9327
2219-2840
10.3748/wjg.v28.i37.5494
Povezanost rada
Kliničke medicinske znanosti