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Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis A virus in the South-East area of Gyeonggi-do in Korea.
Yonsei medical journal - 31 Aug 2009
Song Han Ul, Hwang Seong Gyu, Kwon Chang-Il, Lee Ji Eun, Ko Kwang Hyun, Hong Sung Pyo, Park Phil Won, Rim Kyu Sung
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) has been a leading cause of acute hepatitis in Korea. The reported genotypes of acute hepatitis A in Korea are the subgenotype IA and IB. The aim of the present study is to investigate HAV genotypes in the south-east area of Gyeonggi-do in Korea. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From June 2004 to June 2006, 46 acute hepatitis A patients were enrolled prospectively. All had sporadic acute...
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