Seroepidemiology of hepatitis E virus infection in 2-25-year-olds in Sari district, Islamic Republic of Iran

• DOI: 10.26719/2009.15.1.136
• Publication Date: 2018-05-31T03:40:32Z
• Authors: M.J. Saffar; R. Farhadi; A. Ajami; A.R. Khalilian; F. Babamahmodi; H. Saffar
• Keywords: Seroprevalence; Islamic republic; Hepatitis E Virus; Age groups; Hepatitis E

The seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus infection (HEV) in children and young adults was determined a community-based survey an area northern Islamic Republic Iran. Serum samples were taken from 1080 randomly selected apparently healthy 2-25-year-olds urban rural regions Sari district. Anti-HEV IgG antibodies detected 25 individuals (2.3%). Seroprevalence increased significantly with age 3/255 (1.2%) < 10 years to 8/110 (7.3%) those aged 20-25 years. No differences HEV status noted between the sexes. Earlier at exposure higher rate found people residing areas than areas.