Autochthonous Infections with Hepatitis E Virus Genotype 4, France

• DOI: 10.3201/eid1808.111827
• Publication Date: 2012-07-06T00:00:42Z
• Authors: Philippe Colson; Pauline Romanet; Valérie Moal; Patrick Borentain; Raj Purgus; Alban Benezech; Anne Motte; René Gérolami
• Keywords: Hepatitis E Virus; Hepatitis E

During January-March 2011, diagnoses of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection increased in Marseille University hospitals southeastern France. HEV genotype 4, which is described almost exclusively Asia, was recovered from 2 persons who ate uncooked pork liver sausage. Genetic sequences were 96.7% identical to those recently swine Europe.