Article
Distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in patients with chronic hepatitis B in Turkey.
World journal of gastroenterology - 7 Apr 2005
Sunbul Mustafa, Leblebicioglu Hakan
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) strains isolated worldwide has been classified into eight genomic groups deduced from genome comparisons and designated as genotypes A to H. We aimed to investigate prevalence of HBV genotypes and subtypes in Turkey. METHODS: A total of 88 chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients from 15 hospitals throughout the country were included. Patients who were HBsAg positive in serum at least for 6...
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