Higher Hepatitis E Seroprevalence in Workers in the Pig Sector in Flanders, Belgium: Results From a Seroprevalence Case‐Control Study
The results from this first HEV IgG serology study in the pig sector in Belgium demonstrate that workers in this sector have a higher risk for HEV infection compared to a population not occupationally exposed to pigs and pork. These findings underscore the need for targeted occupational health interventions, including improved hygiene practices and informing employees with risk profiles, to mitigate the risk of HEV infection among pig workers.
Authors
- Stijn Jonckheere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6465-3666)
- Tom Geens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2017-3545)
- Heidi Janssens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0070-3879)
- Philip Meuleman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6821-234X)
- Freya Van Houtte
- Lies Delameillieure
Institutions
- Ghent University (BE)
- Liantis (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zoonoses and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.13223
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.32
Funders
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Universiteit Gent
- Vlaamse regering
- Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds UGent