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Hepatitis E virus transmission from wild boar meat.

Tian-Cheng Li1, Katsumi Chijiwa, Nobuyuki Sera

  • 1National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|February 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Hepatitis E (HEV) can spread from wild boar to humans through contaminated meat. This study confirmed zoonotic foodborne transmission of genotype 3 HEV, highlighting a risk from consuming undercooked wild game.

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Area of Science:

  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Foodborne Illnesses
  • Virology

Background:

  • Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a significant cause of acute hepatitis globally.
  • Wild boar are known reservoirs for HEV, posing a potential risk for human infection.
  • Zoonotic transmission routes for HEV require further investigation.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with hepatitis E following the consumption of wild boar meat.
  • HEV RNA was identified in the patient's serum sample.
  • The same HEV genotype (genotype 3) was detected in the consumed wild boar meat.

Findings:

  • Direct evidence of zoonotic foodborne transmission of genotype 3 HEV from wild boar to a human was established.
  • The molecular analysis confirmed the genetic link between the virus in the animal and the human case.

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  • This case highlights the role of wild boar meat as a vehicle for HEV transmission.

    • Implications:

    • Undercooked wild boar meat represents a potential source of hepatitis E infection.
    • Public health awareness regarding safe handling and cooking of wild game is crucial.
    • Further research into HEV prevalence in wild boar populations and effective control measures is warranted.