Hepatitis E virus (HEV), particularly genotype-3 (HEV-3), is a significant global health issue, primarily spread by domestic pigs and wild boars, with confirmed circulation in Argentina.*
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A new indirect ELISA test for detecting HEV in swine produced high sensitivity (98.6%) and specificity (97.7%), demonstrating almost perfect agreement with existing commercial test methods.*
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In a survey of 294 samples from small-scale pig farms in central Argentina, 54% of pigs tested positive for HEV, indicating widespread infection and the urgent need for better understanding and management of HEV in the region to protect public health.*