Mutation Information
Mutation Site
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T118A |
Mutation Type
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Amino acid level |
Gene/Protein/Region Type
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S |
Genotype/Subtype
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A |
Viral Reference
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AY128092
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Country
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Kenya |
Literature Information
PubMed PMID
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32463824
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Disease
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Occult HBV infection
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Published Year
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2020 |
Journal
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PloS one |
Title
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Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya. |
Author
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Jepkemei KB,Ochwoto M,Swidinsky K,Day J,Gebrebrhan H,McKinnon LR,Andonov A,Oyugi J,Kimani J,Gachara G,Songok EM,Osiowy C |
Evidence
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Only three mutations were observed within the HBsAg major hydrophilic region (amino acids 99 to 160) of three specimens from jaundiced individuals; T116N, T118A (both observed with KN126 and KN160; accession numbers MK487143 and MK487142, respectively) and D144E (KN113; accession number MK487153).
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