We assessed hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibody seroprevalence in a sample of the adult population in Germany. Overall HEV IgG prevalence was 16.8% (95% CI 15.6%-17.9%) and increased with age, leveling off at >60 years of age. HEV is endemic in Germany, and the lifetime risk for exposure is high.
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Faber, M. S., Wenzel, J. J., Jilg, W., Thamm, M., Höhle, M., & Stark, K. (2012). Hepatitis e virus seroprevalence among adults, germany. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 18(10), 1654–1657. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1810.111756
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