Foodborne viruses have been recognized as a growing concern to the food industry and a
serious public health problem. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is responsible for the majority of viral …

Abstract Globally, Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes over 20 million cases worldwide. HEV is
an emerging and endemic pathogen within economically developed countries, chiefly …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important infection in humans in EU/EEA countries, and over
the last 10 years more than 21,000 acute clinical cases with 28 fatalities have been notified …

Red meat is a significant source of human nutrition, and the red meat industry contributes to
the economy of nations. Nonetheless, there is a widespread global concern about public …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging zoonotic pathogen that is currently recognized as
one of the major causes of acute human hepatitis worldwide. In Europe, the increasing …

Wild boar populations around the world have increased dramatically over past decades.
Climate change, generating milder winters with less snow, may affect their spread into …

Zoonotic hepatitis E, mainly caused by hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotype (gt) 3, is a
foodborne disease that has emerged in Europe in recent decades. The main animal …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a cosmopolitan foodborne pathogen. The viral agent infects
humans through the consumption of contaminated food (uncooked or undercooked). Most …

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) are the main large game species
hunted in Europe. They can also be a source of zoonotic infections for cohabiting humans …

Bovine leukaemia virus (BLV) is the causative agent of enzootic bovine leucosis, which has
been reported worldwide. BLV has been found recently in human tissue and it could have a …