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Hepatitis B virus with a proposed genotype I was found in Sichuan Province, China.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jun 2012
Tong Wenbin, He Jilan, Sun Li, He Shusen, Qi Qi
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To date, eight hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes, A-H, have been designated, and two additional genotypes, I and J, have also been proposed. A serological survey targeting children in difficult-to-reach vaccination areas was carried out in remote counties of Sichuan Province, China. HBV genotypes and serotypes were also determined from HBsAg-positive serum samples by direct sequencing. Phylogenetic analysis...
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