Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals.
<h4>Background</h4>Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) infection is globally increasing. The present study was performed to investigate the HEV seroprevalence, exposure risks as well as occupational risks for military personnel in Austria, a Central European country.<h4>Methods and findings<...
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oai:doaj.org-article:8fb1a48df3c54081a5879c3318171eaa2021-11-18T08:34:14ZHepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals.1932-620310.1371/journal.pone.0087669https://doaj.org/article/8fb1a48df3c54081a5879c3318171eaa2014-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24498349/pdf/?tool=EBIhttps://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203<h4>Background</h4>Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) infection is globally increasing. The present study was performed to investigate the HEV seroprevalence, exposure risks as well as occupational risks for military personnel in Austria, a Central European country.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A nationwide cross-sectional seroprevalence study was performed in 997 healthy Austrian adults, professional soldiers and civilians. Routine laboratory and HEV specific antibodies were determined. In addition, epidemiological information on possible risk factors for exposure to HEV was obtained. The overall seropositivity for HEV antibodies was 14.3% and significantly increased with age. Seroprevalence was significantly higher among individuals with previous military employments abroad (21.4% vs. 9.9%) and among professional soldiers aged 30-39 years (20.2% vs. 7.3%). No association was found for private travel, occupational or private animal contact or regular outdoor activities. Individuals who tested positive for antibodies against HEV had significantly higher laboratory values regarding liver enzymes, lipid levels and blood fasting glucose.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Exposure to HEV is common in Austria. Military employment abroad could be a potential risk factor for HEV infection. Further studies are required to investigate the significance of pathological laboratory results found among asymptomatic individuals previously exposed to HEV.Heimo LaglerWolfgang PoepplHeidi WinklerHarald HerknerAngelus FaasGerhard MoosederHeinz BurgmannPublic Library of Science (PLoS)articleMedicineRScienceQENPLoS ONE, Vol 9, Iss 2, p e87669 (2014) |
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<h4>Background</h4>Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) infection is globally increasing. The present study was performed to investigate the HEV seroprevalence, exposure risks as well as occupational risks for military personnel in Austria, a Central European country.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A nationwide cross-sectional seroprevalence study was performed in 997 healthy Austrian adults, professional soldiers and civilians. Routine laboratory and HEV specific antibodies were determined. In addition, epidemiological information on possible risk factors for exposure to HEV was obtained. The overall seropositivity for HEV antibodies was 14.3% and significantly increased with age. Seroprevalence was significantly higher among individuals with previous military employments abroad (21.4% vs. 9.9%) and among professional soldiers aged 30-39 years (20.2% vs. 7.3%). No association was found for private travel, occupational or private animal contact or regular outdoor activities. Individuals who tested positive for antibodies against HEV had significantly higher laboratory values regarding liver enzymes, lipid levels and blood fasting glucose.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Exposure to HEV is common in Austria. Military employment abroad could be a potential risk factor for HEV infection. Further studies are required to investigate the significance of pathological laboratory results found among asymptomatic individuals previously exposed to HEV. |
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Heimo Lagler Wolfgang Poeppl Heidi Winkler Harald Herkner Angelus Faas Gerhard Mooseder Heinz Burgmann |
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Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals. |
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Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals. |
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Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals. |
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Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals. |
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Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in Austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals. |
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hepatitis e virus seroprevalence in austrian adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study among civilians and military professionals. |
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