Recent scientific findings revealed that a significant portion of Europe’s population is now seropositive for zoonotic Hepatitis E virus (HEV).  Previous studies have also indicated that as much as 10% of swine liver sold in the U.S. contains zoonotic HEV. This symposium will focus on the emergence of this pathogen and its public health significance, so that we can gain a better knowledge of the diversity and epidemiology of the virus, as it relates to food safety issues in industrialized countries.

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