Characterization of Acute and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes in Canada.
OBJECTIVE:The prevalence and distribution of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in Canada is not known. Genotypic analysis may contribute to a better understanding of HBV strain distribution and transmission risk. METHODS:HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) positive samples of acute (n = 152) and chronic (n...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4583310?pdf=render |