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Impact of Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection on the Selection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Mutations.
Genes - 25 Jul 2024
Baruti Kabo, Choga Wonderful T, Phinius Bonolo B, Phakedi Basetsana, Bhebhe Lynnette, Mpebe Gorata G A, Motshosi Patience C, Ratsoma Tsholofelo, Moyo Sikhulile, Jongman Mosimanegape, Anderson Motswedi, Gaseitsiwe Simani
Abstract excerpt
The interaction of multiple viruses in one host is thought to enhance the development of mutations. However, the impact of hepatitis D virus (HDV) positivity on the development of unique hepatitis B virus (HBV) mutations among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWH) remains poorly understood in African countries, including Botswana. We used HBV sequences generated from the Botswana...
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