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Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of full-genome HBV subgenotype D3 sequences from Serbia.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Aug 2011
Stanojević Boban, Osiowy Carla, Schaefer Stephan, Bojović Ksenija, Blagojević Jelena, Nešić Milica, Yamashita Shunichi, Stamenković Gorana
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is classified into 8 genotypes with distinct geographical distribution. Genotype D (HBV/D) has the widest distribution area and is comprised of 7 subgenotypes. Subgenotypes D1, D2 and D3 appear worldwide, while D4-D7 have a more restricted distribution. Within the Mediterranean area, HBV/D and subgenotype D3 are the most prevalent. The purpose of this study was to characterize the full...
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