Viruses, 2022 Hepaciviruses represent a group of viruses that pose a significant threat to the health of humans and animals. During the last decade, new members of the genus Hepacivirus have been identified in various host species worldwide, indicating the widespread ...
Jian-Wei Shao, Xue-Lian Zhang
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A novel genotype of Hepacivirus bovis identified in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in northeastern China [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyBackgroundHepaciviruses (family Flaviviridae) are significant pathogens affecting both human and animal health. While the hepatitis C virus (Hepacivirus hominis) is extensively studies in humans, related viruses have been identified across various animal
Wenbo Xu +6 more
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First Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of Equine Hepacivirus (EqHV) in Iran. [PDF]
Vet Med SciThis study presents the first detection of Hepacivirus equi (EqHV) in the equine population of Khuzestan Province, Iran. Molecular analysis revealed a prevalence rate of 4.66%, while phylogenetic analysis confirmed that the strain IR1‐Ahvaz‐2024 belongs to EqHV subtype 1.
Pourmahdi Borujeni M +3 more
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Chronic hepatitis in horses with persistent equine hepacivirus infection. [PDF]
Equine Vet JAbstract Background Equine hepacivirus (EqHV) is closely related to hepatitis C virus (HCV), which causes persistent infection and chronic hepatitis in people. Information on persistent EqHV infection and hepatitis is limited. Objectives To report 19 cases of chronic hepatitis and persistent EqHV infection.
Jager MC +13 more
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A Novel Hepacivirus in Wild Rodents from South America
Viruses, 2019 The Hepacivirus genus comprises single-stranded positive-sense RNA viruses within the family Flaviviridae. Several hepaciviruses have been identified in different mammals, including multiple rodent species in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
Souza W M +2 more
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The origins and potential cross-species transmission of paramyxoviruses and other RNA viruses between native snakes and invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades [PDF]
Journal of VirologyDuring November–December 2020, a disease outbreak involving eastern mudsnakes (Farancia abacura abacura) was documented in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem, Florida, USA.
Ayusha Shrestha +12 more
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Discovery of a Rodent Hepacivirus in the Brazilian Amazon [PDF]
VirusesIn the eastern Brazilian Amazon, the Viseu municipality has almost 70% of its territory deforested. Monitoring viruses from wildlife hosts enables the prevention and control of epizootic events and outbreaks.
Nelielma G. Oliveira Prestes +11 more
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Natural Hepacivirus Infection in Tree Shrews: A Call for Routine Screening in Hepatitis Virus Research [PDF]
VirusesHepatitis viruses continue to pose major global health challenges, necessitating the development of reliable and well-characterized experimental models.
Mohammad Enamul Hoque Kayesh +3 more
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Identification and epidemiology of a novel Hepacivirus in domestic ducks in Hunan province, China
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceThe genus Hepacivirus comprises a diverse range of genetically distinct viruses that infect both mammalian and non-mammalian hosts, with some posing significant risks to human and animal health.
Jian-Wei Shao
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Development of a Norway rat hepacivirus reporter for high-throughput quantification of neutralizing antibodies [PDF]
Journal of VirologyHepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a major global health challenge, with vaccine research hindered by a lack of robust immunocompetent animal models.
Matthew J. Kennedy +8 more
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