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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is widespread, and so far there is no effective drug. In the search for one, the so-called rocaglates have come into focus: plant compounds that can inhibit the replication of viruses.

The equine hepacivirus infects donkeys and horses in a similar way, a German study finds.

The equine hepatitis virus could represent a powerful model to better understand hepatitis C infection in humans, say researchers.

Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV)

In Germany and Europe, HEV has its natural reservoir in pigs. The infection can spread from animals to humans, which is called a zoonosis.

The hepatitis E virus (HEV) can cause serious liver inflammation and is the most common cause of acute virus-mediated hepatitis worldwide. Infection

The fact that viruses change genetically over time is well known. Variants of concern are those that give the virus an advantage, for example by allowing it to replicate faster, become more infectious or enable it to evade the immune response.

Heat, soap, alcohol treatment effective against Covid variants ​ By IANS | ​ 0 Views   KATHMANDU, Oct. 15, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Nepalese kids learn to wash their hands during an event to mark Global Handwashing Day at Bansighat, a slum area in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 15, 2018. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma/IANS). Image Source: IANS News London, May 19 : Covid-19 variants have a similar surface stability as the wild type virus under laboratory conditions, but can be effectively eliminated by disinfecti...