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Sequence analysis of sub-genotype D hepatitis B surface antigens isolated from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12 Mar 2016
Abstract excerpt
Little is known about the prevalence of HBV genotypes/sub-genotypes in Jeddah province, although the hepatitis B virus (HBV) was identified as the most predominant type of hepatitis in Saudi Arabia. To characterize HBV genotypes/sub-genotypes, serum samples from 15 patients with chronic HBV were collected and subjected to HBsAg gene amplification and sequence analysis. Phylogenetic analysis of the HBsAg gene...
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