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Hepatitis A virus subgenotypes in Latvia, 2008-2021.
Journal of infection and public health - 1 Sept 2023
Savicka Oksana, Dusacka Diana, Zeltmatis Reinis, Nikisins Sergejs, Azina Inga, Ivancenko Ludmila, Tolmane Ieva, Rozentale Baiba
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BACKGROUND: In Latvia outbreaks of the HAV were observed between 2008 and early 2010 and again in 2017-2018. However, the risks of introducing and spreading infection still exist, as the virus spreads easily when personal hygiene is not followed. METHODS: To determine the spread of HAV subgenotypes in the territory of Latvia the VP1/P2A genomic region of HAV was amplified and sequenced for 259 case serum samples....
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