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Hepatitis B virus genotypes.
Vaccine - 31 Mar 2005
Kramvis Anna, Kew Michael, François Guido
Abstract excerpt
Eight genotypes of hepatitis B virus (A-H) are currently recognized, and subgenotypes have recently been described in four of these genotypes (A, B, C and F). The genotypes show a distinct geographical distribution between and even within regions, and are proving to be an invaluable tool in tracing the molecular evolution and patterns and modes of spread of hepatitis B virus. Structural and functional differences...
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