Pork Consumption and Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus,Thailand, 2007–2008

Abstract

The nationwide seroprevalence of hepatitis E IgG was determined among young men in Thailand. Overall seroprevalence was 14% (95% CI 13%–15%); range by province was 3%–26%. Seroprevalence was lowest in the south, an area predominantly occupied by persons of the Islam religion, whose dietary laws proscribe pork.

Keywords

• Hepatitis E
• viruses
• seroprevalence
• Thailand
• young adult