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Disproportionate Distribution of HBV Genotypes A and D and the Recombinant Genotype D/E in the High and Low HBV Endemic Regions of Uganda: A Wake-Up Call for Regional Specific HBV Management.

Hussein Mukasa KafeeroDorothy NdagirePonsiano OcamaCharles Drago KatoEddie WampandeHenry KajumbulaDavid KateeteAbdul WalusansaAli KudambaKigozi EdgarFred Ashaba KatabaziMaria Magdalene NamagandaJamilu E SsenkuHakim Sendagire
Published in: International journal of hepatology (2022)
There is disproportionate distribution of genotypes A and D and the recombinant genotype D/E in the low and high endemic regions of Uganda. This probably could explain the differences in endemicity of HBV in our country signifying the need for regional specific HBV management and control strategies.
Keyphrases
  • hepatitis b virus
  • liver failure