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Hepatitis B virus genotypes in Uzbekistan and validity of two different systems for genotyping.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Aug 2002
Kato Hideaki, Ruzibakiev Ruslan, Yuldasheva Nodira, Hegay Tatyana, Kurbanov Fuat, Achundjanov Bakhodir, Tuichiev Lazis, Usuda Sadakazu, Ueda Ryuzo, Mizokami Masashi
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been classified into seven genotypes, designated A-G. The HBV genotype has a characteristic geographical distribution. The Republic of Uzbekistan is located in the heart of Asia and has been considered to be a region with high endemicity of hepatitis viruses. However, the present distribution of hepatitis virus infection in this region is unknown. The aim of this study was to...
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