Quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA and HBV genotyping simultaneously in plasma using real-time polymerase chain reaction

Background: in Thailand, an estimated three million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), mostly with genotypes C and B. Level of HBV replication as measured by quantification of HBV DNA in blood is crucial for management of chronic hepatitis B.  However, HBV DNA measurement...

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Main Authors: Woottichai Khamduang, Amonrat Pota, Wanvisa Khamlasai, Sayamon Hongjaisee, Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong, Wasna Sirirungsi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chaing Mai University 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Associated Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/128395