Genetic diversity of hepatitis B co-infection with hepatitis C, D and E viruses among Malaysian chronic hepatitis B patients

• Main Authors: Hudu, Shuaibu Abdullahi, Niazlin, Mohd Taib, Amin Nordin, Syafinaz, Tan, Soek Siam, Omar, Haniza, Shaharv, Hamiza, Mutalib, Noor Aliza, Sekawi, Zamberi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medical School, Makerere University 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72836/1/Genetic%20diversity%20of%20hepatitis%20B%20.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72836/; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30766578/

Background: Hepatitis B virus co-infection with other strains of viral hepatitis is associated with increased risk of liver cirrhosis and hepatic decompensation. Objectives: This is a prevalence study that assessed the genetic diversity of chronic hepatitis B patients and coinfection. Methods: Chron...