Hepatitis B virus: molecular genotypes and HBeAg serological status among HBV-infected patients in the southeast of Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Knowledge of HBV genotype is very important for clinical treatment. Studies have suggested possible pathogenic and therapeutic differences among HBV genotypes. The aim of this study was to determine HBV subtypes and genotypes in HBV-...

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Main Authors: Gonçales Fernando L, Feltrin Adriana, Gonçales Eduardo SL, Vigani Aline G, Fais Viviane C, Gonçales Neiva SL, Tonetto Priscila A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/149