Performance of a commercial assay for detecting and quantifying HEV RNA in faeces

Over the last 10 years, it has become apparent that hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a pathogen of global significance. HEV infection is among the most frequent causes of acute hepatitis worldwide (1). The HEV strains infecting humans are classified as one of 4 major genotypes. Peak viremia occurs during the incubation period and early phase of disease In patients with an acute HEV infection (2). Viral RNA can be detected in the blood and faeces of these patients just before the onset of clinical symptoms.

Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - October 10, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Florence Abravanel, Audrey Lacipi ère, Sébastien Lhomme, Martine Dubois, Luce Minier, Jean-Marie Peron, Laurent Alric, Nassim Kamar, Jacques Izopet Source Type: research