Hepatitis B genotyping and its clinical implications.
Hepatitis B is a crucial medical problem in Saudi Arabia. Different hepatitis B virus genotypes have been discovered and have been shown to cluster in different areas of the world. Hepatitis B virus genotyping has received a lot of attention recently, and its clinical implications are being investigated extensively throughout the world. In this review, we will discuss the virology, epidemiology and clinical implications of the different hepatitis B genotypes.
Aljarallah
Badr M
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Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. badr.al-jarallah@mail.mcgill.ca