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Hepatitis B virus Genotypes: “Clinical & Therapeutic Implications”

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Title: Hepatitis B virus Genotypes: “Clinical & Therapeutic Implications”

Authors: Rajab Ali Khawaja , Asad Ali Khawaja 

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2009

Volume: 59

Issue: 2

Language: English

Categories
Hepatitis B Virus (8) Genotypes (36) Therapeutic Implications (1) Virology (3577) Hepatology (3886)

Abstract

Abstract


Hepatitis B virus is a crucial public health problem in Pakistan. It has been classified into eight genotypes (A-H) based on genome sequence divergence. Hepatitis B virus genotypes have distinct geographical distributions. Recently genotypes of hepatitis B have received a lot of attention due to its clinical as well as therapeutic importance. In this review, we will discuss the epidemiology, clinical outcome and response to antiviral therapy for different hepatitis B virus genotypes.

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