Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection in Indigenous Communities in Colombia

Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection in Indigenous Communities in Colombia

Despite the universal vaccination program, there are still regions and territories with a high prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus infection (HBV), such as the Amazon basin, where several indigenous communities live. Additionally, Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) is a defective that requires the hepatitis B...

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Main Authors: Melissa Montoya-Guzman, Jaime Martinez, Diana Castro-Arroyave, Carlos Rojas, Maria-Cristina Navas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
HBV
HDV
infection
viral genotypes
indigenous communities
Colombia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/7/1739

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/7/1739

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