Article
Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis A virus in Brazilian Amazon.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Sept 2006
De Paula Vanessa Salete, Niel Christian, Teves Simone Caldas, Villar Lívia Melo, Virgolino Helaine, Gaspar Ana Maria Coimbra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is highly endemic in the Amazon. However, few data are available regarding HAV genotypes circulating in this region of the world. The aim of the present study was to characterize genetically HAV isolates circulating in the Brazilian part of the Amazon. METHODS: Blood samples were collected from 134 IgM anti-HAV positive patients (sporadic cases). Viral RNA was extracted and the...
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