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Hepatitis B virus genotypes and hepatocellular carcinoma in Thailand.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Apr 2005
Tangkijvanich Pisit, Mahachai Varocha, Komolmit Piyawat, Fongsarun Juthatip, Theamboonlers Apiradee, Poovorawan Yong
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AIM: The role of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes on the clinical features and prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is currently unknown. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the distribution of HBV genotypes and their clinical relevance in Thai patients. METHODS: HBV genotypes were determined by PCR-RFLP in stored sera of 93 asymptomatic carriers, 103 patients with chronic...
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