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[Distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Korea].
The Korean journal of hepatology - 1 Jun 2009
Cho Ji-Hyun, Yoon Kui-Hyun, Lee Key-Earn, Park Do-Sim, Lee Young-Jin, Moon Hyung-Bae, Lee Kyoung R, Choi Chang-Soo, Cho Eun-Young, Kim Haak-Cheoul
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Considering the incidence of prevailing hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in neighboring nations, the predominance of genotype C in Korea is exceptional and needs to be confirmed by nationwide investigation. METHODS: A total of 510 HBsAg (+) or HBeAg (+) serum samples was collected from subjects in several cities and harbors throughout the Korean peninsula for genotype (A-G)-specific multiplex...
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