Hepatitis B Virus Genotype C is Predominant in Myanmar

Myanmar is adjacent to India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos and China. In Myanmar, the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections is 6.5% and accounts for 60% of hepatocellular carcinoma. HBV has nine genotypes that have been identified by molecular genetic analysis. HBV genotypes are associated...

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Main Authors: Nan Nwe Win, Shingo Nakamoto, Myint Myint Sein, Mitsuhiko Moriyama, Tatsuo Kanda, Hiroshi Shirasawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/6/1/3