The Prevalence and Serological Association of Hepatitis D Virus Genotypes in Taiwan

Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) is an RNA virus that requires the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) to propagate into hepatocytes, with Genotype I being more prevalent globally. However, the prevalence of HDV genotypes in Taiwan is unknown. Accordingly, a cohort including 24 chronic HBV pa...

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Main Authors: Keva Joseph, Ciniso Sylvester Shabangu, Tyng-Yuan Jang, Chung-Feng Huang, Chia-Yen Dai, Jee-Fu Huang, Wan-Long Chuang, Ming-Lung Yu, Shu-Chi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/10/1227