Ingesting Self-Grown Produce and Seropositivity for Hepatitis E in the United States.

摘要: Background. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of hepatitis in developing and industrialized countries worldwide. The modes HEV transmission countries, including the United States, remain largely unknown. This study aimed at evaluating association between seropositivity consumption self-grown foods States. Methods. Cross-sectional data was extracted from 2009–2012 National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Data dietary interview serum IgG IgM enzyme immunoassay test results were linked examined. Univariate multivariable logistic regression models used to evaluate significance effect size an food seropositivity. Results. estimated seroprevalence civilian, noninstitutionalized US population 6.6% 2009–2012, which corresponds national 17,196,457 people. Overall, 10.9% participants who ingested had positive antibodies versus 6.1% did not consume ( ; odds ratio (OR) 1.87; 95% CI 1.41–2.48). In age-stratified analysis, correlation ingesting significant for 40–59 years old, but overall, or those < 40 ≥60 years. Conclusions. Ingesting food, simply process gardening/farming, may be source zoonotic transmission.