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Hepatitis B virus genotypes associated with pregnant women in Northern Thailand.
Journal of infection and public health - 1 Mar 2024
Sirilert Sirinart, Khamrin Pattara, Kumthip Kattareeya, Malasao Rungnapa, Tongsong Theera, Maneekarn Niwat
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BACKGROUND: Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the major route of transmission causing persistent infection. The prevalence of HBV infection and HBV genotypes found in different geographical areas varies from country to country. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the HBV genotypes in HBV-infected pregnant women in Northern Thailand. METHODS: Stored blood samples that were...
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