Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Viral DNA Detection and Prevalence in Nigeria

Hepatitis B infection is a major public health issue with a high mortality rate. It is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), a small incomplete hepadnavirus with several open reading frames (ORF). High mutation rates of the HBV ORFs due to the virus’ replicating strategy are associated with the develop...

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Main Authors: Abazuh Uchenna Desmond, Ohiengbomwan Onaiwu Tola, Adeolu Isaac, Yusuf Mercy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Indonesia 2020-09-01
Series:Makara Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1204&context=science