distribution of hepatitis b virus (hbv) genotypes among hbv carriers in isparta

the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis b virus (hbv) genotypes in isparta, southwest of turkey, as well as the clinical features and transmission route for patients with hbv infections. methods: patients (n = 135) with hbv infection were included in the study. epidemiological and clinical data were obtained. hbv genotypes were determined with a pres2 epitope elisa kit. results: although the hbv transmission route remained unidentified in 51.1% of the patients, blood contact was determined as the most common probable transmission route (38.5%). one hundred twenty-four (91.8%) of 135 samples, could be genotyped. one hundred fifteen (85.1%) were genotyped as type d/e, six (4.4%) were genotyped as type a, two (1.4%) were genotyped as type c, and one (0.7%) were genotyped as type f. conclusion: genotype d/e is determined as the predominant hbv genotype circulating in isparta, southwest of turkey. no relationship between genotypes and disease severity and transmission route has been detected.