Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis delta and hepatitis B viruses circulating in two major provinces (East and North-West) of Pakistan

The prevalence of HBV and HDV is high in Pakistan. The description of HBV and HDV genotypes circulating in East and North-West Pakistan can contribute to a better understanding of their relevance in regional epidemics. These infections are highly endemic in the KP, where their control is confounded by its vast territorial dimension with small, hard-to-reach municipalities and diverse ethnic populations.