Detection and phylogenetic characterization of human hepatitis E virus strains, Czech Republic.

To determine the origin of hepatitis E virus in the Czech Republic, we analyzed patient clinical samples. Five isolates of genotypes 3e, 3f, and 3g were obtained. Their genetic relatedness with Czech strains from domestic pigs and wild boars and patient recollections suggest an autochthonous source likely linked to consumption of contaminated pork.

Haemopoiesis defects in HIV/AIDS-anaemia.

Under physiological conditions haemopoiesis is continuous and maintains a stable number of blood elements. A defect at any stage presents as anaemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia or their combinations. The cause of haematological abnormalities with an HIV infection is multifactorial.