Article
INNO-LiPA HBV genotyping is highly consistent with direct sequencing and sensitive in detecting B/C mixed genotype infection in Chinese chronic hepatitis B patients and asymptomatic HBV carriers.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 14 Dec 2010
Yang Ruifeng, Cong Xu, Xu Zhihui, Xu Dongping, Huang Weijin, Maertens Rikkert, Wei Lai
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Different HBV genotypes have effect on the progression and outcome of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and on the response to antiviral therapy. Accurate and sensitive genotyping methods are needed in clinical practice. METHODS: In this multicenter retrospective study, 504 HBV DNA positive serum or plasma samples of CHB patients or asymptomatic carriers were genotyped by INNO-LiPA HBV genotyping and direct...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.