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The distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Thailand.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2012
Louisirirotchanakul Suda, Olinger Christophe M, Arunkaewchaemsri Panida, Poovorawan Yong, Kanoksinsombat Chinda, Thongme Chittima, Sa-Nguanmoo Pattaratida, Krasae Sasithorn, Theamboonlert Apiradee, Oota Sineenart, Fongsatitkul Ladda, Puapairoj Chintana, Promwong Charuporn, Weber Bernard
Abstract excerpt
Phylogenetic analysis was performed on hepatitis B virus (HBV) strains obtained from 86 hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive donors from Thailand originating throughout the country. Based on the S gene, 87.5% of strains were of genotype C while 10.5% were of genotype B, with all genotype B strains obtained from patients originating from the central or the south Thailand. No genotype B strains were found...
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