The distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Thailand

• Main Authors: Louisirirotchanakul S., Olinger C.M., Arunkaewchaemsri P., Poovorawan Y., Kanoksinsombat C., Thongme C., Sa-nguanmoo P., Krasae S., Theamboonlert A., Oota S., Fongsatitkul L., Puapairoj C., Promwong C., Weber B.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84865557360&partnerID=40&md5=f46a034cedca56f32338904f6887ddc6; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/3970
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Phylogenetic analysis was performed on hepatitis B virus (HBV) strains obtained from 86 hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive donors from Thailand originating throughout the country. Based on the S gene, 87.5% of strains were of genotype C while 10.5% were of genotype B, with all genotype B s...