Hepatitis B Virus Epidemiology
Researchers' work from Wuhan University, College of Life Science focuses on hepatitis B virus epidemiology
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, June 18th, 2007
New investigation results, "Distribution and characteristics of hepatitis B virus genotype C subgenotypes in China," are detailed in a study published in Journal of Viral Hepatitis. According to recent research published in the Journal of Viral Hepatitis, "Genetic diversity within the same hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype indicates the presence of several subgenotypes. We have found that genotype C is the most common in China, and this study aimed to determine the geographical distribution and characteristics of HBV-C subgenotypes in the country."
"A cohort of 534 patients with chronic HBV genotype C infection, collected across China, was analysed by...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2007-06-18)
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