Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in zoo animal species in Korea
2013
Song, Y.J., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kim, B.S., Seoul Zoo, Gwacheon, Republic of Korea | Park, W.J., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Park, B.J., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, S.K., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Shin, J.I., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, N.H., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, J.B., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Park, S.Y., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Song, C.S., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Seo, K.H., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Choi, I.S., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) can infect not only human but also several animals. This study has been conducted to evaluate the comprehensive anti-HEV seroprevalence in zoo animals in Korea. Anti-HEV antibodies were identified in 14 of 64 zoo animal species. HEV antibodies were detected for the first time in Eurasian Lynx, Setland Pony, Fallow Deer, Ezo Sika, Formosa Deer, East Wapitis, Barasingha, Corriedale, American Bison, Guanacos, Reticulated Giraffe, and Saanen. These results indicate that the several zoo animal species were exposed to HEV.
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