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ArticleJundishapur journal of microbiology2015

Distribution of hepatitis delta virus genotypes in mashhad, northeast iran.

Hamid Sadeghian, Naiemeh Varasteh, Abbas Esmaeelzadeh, Hosein Nomani, Maliheh Alimardani, Mahdieh Davoodnejad, Mojtaba Meshkat, Mitra Ahadi, Samaneh Sepahi, Sina Rostami and 1 more

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Hamid SadeghianDepartment of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Naiemeh VarastehSchool of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Abbas EsmaeelzadehDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Hosein NomaniAntimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Maliheh AlimardaniDepartment of Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Mahdieh DavoodnejadDepartment of Human Genetic, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Mojtaba MeshkatDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Mitra AhadiDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Samaneh SepahiTargeted Drug Delivery Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Sina RostamiDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, IR Iran.
Zahra MeshkatDepartment of Human Genetic, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.

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backgroundHepatitis delta virus (HDV) is dependent on the hepatitis B virus for transmission and propagation. Based on isolated HDV sequences from different parts of the world, at least three major different genotypes with different geographic distributions are suggested. Studies have shown that genotype 1 is the predominant genotype of HDV in different parts of Iran; however, the genotype distribution of this virus has not been identified in Mashhad, northeast Iran.

objectivesThis current study determines the frequency of HDV major genotypes in Mashhad, Iran. PATIENTS AND

methodsTwenty-five participants were enrolled in this study. All samples were positive for HBsAg (determined by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)) and anti-HDV. RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis was performed. Then, PCR was performed and HDV genotypes were determined by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP).

resultsOf 25 patients, 12 (48%) were positive for HDV RNA. Genotype analysis of HDV RNA revealed that the prevalence of HDV genotypes I and II was 83.3% (n = 10) and 16.7% (n = 2), respectively.

conclusionsThis study showed that the most prevalent genotype of HDV in Mashhad was genotype I. It was of interest that in contrast to other provinces of Iran, HDV genotype 2 was observed in Mashhad. Similar studies with larger sample sizes could provide valuable information regarding the molecular epidemiology and geographical distribution. It may also help control and prevent the spread of hepatitis D virus infections. In addition, the genotyping of HDV may predict the severity of the disease.

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GenotypeHepatitis Delta VirusPolymerase Chain ReactionRestriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

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PMCPMC4353030

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