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Short Communication • Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 54 • 2021 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0807-2020   copy

Hepatitis B virus genotypes prevalence in patients from hepatology services in Ceará, Brazil

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health problem; therefore, we aimed to report HBV genotypes in Ceará, Brazil.

METHODS:

A total of 103 HBsAg-positive samples were subjected to HBV genotyping and subgenotyping.

RESULTS:

The following genetic compositions of samples were found: F-54% (F2-83.33%), A-40% (A1-65%), D-6%, C2-1%, E-1%, and G-1%.

CONCLUSIONS:

Some genotypes are only prevalent in certain parts of the world; however, the State of Ceará is a hub for migration and has one of the most important liver transplantation centers in Brazil, which can explain the prevalence of the F genotype.

Keywords:
Hepatitis B vírus; Genotype; Prevalence

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