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Phylogenetic analysis and genotype distribution of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) in Roraima, Brazil.
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo - 19 Jul 2018
Sousa Débora Dinelly de, Silva Claudiane Raquel de Sousa, Lima Junior Wilson Pereira, Barros Jacqueline de Aguiar, Nascimento Ismael Alexandre da Silva, Souza Victor Costa de, Naveca Felipe Gomes, Granja Fabiana
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious global health problem. HBV has a high viral genetic diversity, with 10 genotypes recognized. In Brazil, the Roraima State is the third in the Northern region regarding the number of hepatitis B cases. On the other hand, few data on HBV genotyping and phylogenetic analysis are available. The purpose of this study is to characterize the HBV genotypes circulating in...
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