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Origin and evolutionary dynamics of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype E in Madagascar.
Pathogens and global health - 1 Feb 2017
Lo Presti Alessandra, Andriamandimby Soa Fy, Lai Alessia, Angeletti Silvia, Cella Eleonora, Mottini Giovanni, Guarino Michele Pier Luca, Balotta Claudia, Galli Massimo, Heraud Jean-Michel, Zehender Gianguglielmo, Ciccozzi Massimo
Abstract excerpt
Africa is one of the endemic regions of HBV infection. In particular, genotype E is highly endemic in most of sub-Saharan Africa such as West African countries where it represents more than 90% of total infections. Madagascar, which is classified as a high endemic area for HBV and where the most prevalent genotype is E, might play a relevant role in the dispersion of this genotype due to its crucial position in...
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