TY - JOUR AU - Liu, He AU - Shen, Liping AU - Zhang, Shuang AU - Wang, Feng AU - Zhang, Guomin AU - Yin, Zundong AU - Qiu, Feng AU - Liang, Xiaofeng AU - Wang, Fuzhen AU - Bi, Shengli PY - 2020 DA - 2020/06/12 TI - Complete genome analysis of hepatitis B virus in Qinghai-Tibet plateau: the geographical distribution, genetic diversity, and co-existence of HBsAg and anti-HBs antibodies JO - Virology Journal SP - 75 VL - 17 IS - 1 AB - The genetic variation and origin of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau were poorly studied. The coexistence of HBsAg and anti-HBs has been described as a puzzle and has never been reported in the indigenous population or in recombinant HBV sequences. This study aimed to report geographical distribution, genetic variability and seroepidemiology of HBV in southwest China. SN - 1743-422X UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-020-01350-w DO - 10.1186/s12985-020-01350-w ID - Liu2020 ER -