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[Clinical characteristies and distribution of hepatitis B virus genotype and sub-genotype].
Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi - 1 Jan 2007
Zhao Hong, Li Jun, Li Xing-feng, Si Chong-wen, Yu Min, Gong Wei-bo, Yu Yan-yan, Wang Gui-qiang
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the distribution and virologic characteristics of HBV genotypes, sub-type and possible association with the severity of liver disease. METHODS: 884 patients infected with HBV were enrolled from 8 provinces in China. HBV genotype and sub-type was determined, using PCR-RFLP method. RESULTS: The most common HBV genotypes were B (20.77% ) and C (78.22 % ) but only 1 patient showed genotypes D....
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