Distribution and clinical significance of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Pakistan

Volume: 16, Issue: 1
Published: Aug 26, 2016
Abstract
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype and its role in disease progression and patients’ response to antiviral treatment, is not well studied in Pakistan. This comprehensive study was aimed to determine the distribution of HBV genotypes in Pakistan and their possible association with phases of HBV infection. A total of 840 HBsAg positive samples was collected and tested for HBV DNA quantity. Samples below 100 IU/ml were excluded from the study. A...
Paper Details
Title
Distribution and clinical significance of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Pakistan
Published Date
Aug 26, 2016
Volume
16
Issue
1
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