HBV epidemiology and genetic diversity in an area of high prevalence of hepatitis B in southern Brazil
ConclusionsThese results demonstrate a pivotal role of intrafamilial transmission for HBV spreading in this population. Furthermore, there is a high prevalence of HBV genotype D in this region.
Source: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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