Eighth Major Clade for Hepatitis Delta Virus

Hepatitis delta virus is the only representative of the Deltavirus genus, which consists of 7 differentiated major clades. In this study, an eighth clade was identified from 3 distinct strains. Deltavirus genetic variability should be considered for diagnostic purposes. Clinical consequences of the...

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Main Authors: Frédéric Le Gal, Elyanne Gault, Marie-Pierre Ripault, Jeanne Serpaggi, Jean-Claude Trinchet, Emmanuel Gordien, Paul Dény
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/9/06-0112_article