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Genotypic profiles of hepatitis B in African immigrants and their clinical relevance.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jun 2017
Thurnheer Maria Christine, Edwards Rosalind, Schulz Thomas Ray, Yuen Lilly, Littlejohn Margaret, Revill Peter, Bannister Elizabeth, Chu Melissa, Tanyeri Firuz, Wade Amanda, Biggs Beverley-Ann, Sasadeusz Joseph
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) from 40 adult African immigrants in Australia was characterized to determine the prevalence of different HBV genotypes and subgenotypes. A mutational analysis was then performed to determine the presence of clinically significant mutations and correlate them to clinical outcomes. Initial sequencing analysis revealed 13 with genotype A (32.5%), 13 with genotype D (32.5%), and 14 with...
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