Abstract:SummaryBackground and aims: The presence of hepatitis B varies depending on the different areas of the world; 10 genotypes of hepatitis B virus (HBV) (A to J) have been identified, and they differ from one another in the nucleotide sequence and geographical location. The various genotypes are associated with a different evolution of the disease and with distinct responses to treatment.Materials and Methods: From January 2010 to March 2014 we assessed the genotype of the HBV virus on 35 specimens with HBV-DNA>1… Show more
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