Distribution of HBV genotypes among HBV carriers in Benin:phylogenetic analysis and virological characteristics of HBV genotype E

Abstract

HBV/E is predominant in the Republic of Benin,and SC is estimated to occur in late teens in HBV/E. The specific nucleotide substitution G1757A in BCP,which might influence the virological characteristics, is observed in HBV/E.