Rapid and specific genotyping system for hepatitis B virus corresponding to six major genotypes by PCR using type-specific primers

H Naito; S Hayashi; K Abe

doi:10.1128/JCM.39.1.362-364.2001

Rapid and specific genotyping system for hepatitis B virus corresponding to six major genotypes by PCR using type-specific primers

J Clin Microbiol. 2001 Jan;39(1):362-4. doi: 10.1128/JCM.39.1.362-364.2001.

Authors

H Naito¹, S Hayashi, K Abe

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pathology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.

Abstract

A simple and precise genotyping system based on PCR using type-specific primers was developed for the determination of genotypes A through F of hepatitis B virus (HBV). This assay system is considered to be a useful tool for the molecular diagnosis of HBV infection and for large-scale surveys.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

DNA Primers
Genotype
Hepatitis B / virology*
Hepatitis B virus / classification*
Hepatitis B virus / genetics*
Humans
Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
Species Specificity

Substances

DNA Primers