title: 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.
authors.forename: Siriphan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gonwong
authors.forename: Thippawan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chuenchitra
authors.forename: Patchariya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Khantapura
authors.forename: Dilara
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: Narongrid
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sirisopana
authors.forename: Carl J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005516:Food Microbiology; D062306:Geography, Medical; D006508:Hepatitis Antibodies / Q000097:blood; D016751:Hepatitis E / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000266:history / Q000635:transmission*; D016752:Hepatitis E virus / Q000276:immunology*; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008461:Meat Products / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000821:virology*; D062486:Public Health Surveillance; D012307:Risk Factors; D012424:Rural Population; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D013552:Swine; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006508:Hepatitis Antibodies; D007074:Immunoglobulin G