Molecular detection of hepatitis B virus genotype E with immune escape mutations in chronic hepatitis B patients on long-term antiviral therapy in Jos, Nigeria

• Main Authors: Joseph Anejo-Okopi (Author), Edith Okeke (Author), Pantong M. Davwar (Author), Chika Onwuamah (Author), Harris Onywera (Author), Patience Omaiye (Author), Mary Duguru (Author), Ocheme J. Okojokwu (Author), Otobo I. Ujah (Author), Bulus Jonathan (Author), Chima A. George (Author), Ramyil S. Crown (Author), Fiyaktu B. Yakubu (Author), Judith O. Sokei (Author), Leona C. Okoli (Author), Onyemocho Audu (Author), Seth C. Inzaule (Author), Isaac O. Abah (Author), Patricia Agaba (Author), Oche O. Agbaji (Author), Atiene S. Sagay (Author), Claudia Hawkins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Previous studies in Nigeria have reported the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype E and the availability of immune escape mutants. There is a paucity of data on chronic patients on long-term antiviral therapy for HBV infection. Objective: This study assessed HBV genotypes and dr...