Complete Genome Sequence of Hepatitis B Virus Genotype E, the First Molecular Characterization from an Imported Case in Mexico

Hepatitis B virus infection is currently a global public health problem. Here, we present the first characterization and complete genome sequence of a strain belonging to genotype E in Mexico, obtained from a foreign carrier with chronic infection.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Genome announcements (Washington, DC) DC), 2016-03, Vol.4 (2)
Hauptverfasser:	Escobar-Escamilla, Noé, Fragoso-Fonseca, David Esaú, Arreguín-Porras, Dulce María, Esteban-Valencia, María Del Carmen, Corona-Valdespino, Estela, Falcón-Acosta, Jaime Israel, Vázquez-Campuzano, Roberto, Garcés-Ayala, Fabiola, Ortiz-Alcantara, Joanna María, López-Martinez, Irma, Diaz-Quiñonez, José Alberto, Ramírez-González, José Ernesto
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Hepatitis B Viruses
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Zusammenfassung:	Hepatitis B virus infection is currently a global public health problem. Here, we present the first characterization and complete genome sequence of a strain belonging to genotype E in Mexico, obtained from a foreign carrier with chronic infection.
ISSN:	2169-8287 2169-8287 2576-098X
DOI:	10.1128/genomeA.00187-16