| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6143413 | Virus Research | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠HDV infection was found outside of Amazon region in Brazil. ⺠African genotype (HDV-8) was found in infected cases. ⺠Probably HDV-8 was introduced in Brazil from Africa during slave trade. ⺠Clinical and epidemiological studies are need to clarify the presence of HDV in other areas in Brazil.
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Authors
L.M.F. Barros, M.S. Gomes-Gouvêa, J.R.R. Pinho, M.V. Alvarado-Mora, A. Dos Santos, M.C.J. Mendes-Corrêa, A.J.M. Caldas, M.T. Sousa, M.D.C. Santos, A.S.P. Ferreira,