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Hepatitis B virus genotype surveillance in Canadian blood donors and a referred patient population, 2016-2021.
Vox sanguinis - 1 Mar 2024
Osiowy Carla, Giles Elizabeth, Lowe Christopher F, Matic Nancy, Murphy Donald G, Uzicanin Samra, Drews Steven J, O'Brien Sheila F
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes (A-H) have a distinct geographic distribution and are highly associated with the country of birth. Canada has experienced increased immigration over the past decade, primarily from regions where HBV is endemic. This study investigated the proportions and trends of HBV genotypes within blood donor and clinical populations of Canada over the period...
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