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Prevalence of HBV-genotypes in immigrants affected by HBV-related chronic active hepatitis.
Arquivos de gastroenterologia - 1 Jan 2000
Palumbo Emilio, Scotto Gaetano, Faleo Giuseppina, Cibelli Donatella Concetta, Saracino Annalisa, Angarano Gioacchino
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BACKGROUND: The genetic heterogeneity of the HBV genome has been established and eight genotypes can be classified according to the criterion of >8% differences in the complete nucleotide sequence of the viral genome. AIMS: To evaluate the prevalence of HBV-infection in a population of immigrants and to determine in patients with detectable serum HBV-DNA the HBV-genotypes. METHODS: Between January 2005 and...
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