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Since information about the circulating genotype\/s of HBV in this area is limited, this study was conducted to identify the circulating HBV genotypes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n The surface and partial reverse transcriptase gene regions were sequenced using 14 hepatitis B surface antigen-positive samples.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Out of the 14 hepatitis B surface antigen-positive samples 11 sample gave quality sequence for further analysis. All the 11 samples belonged to subtype ayw2<\/jats:italic>. The phylogenetic and recombination analysis revealed that five out of 11 samples were of genotype CD1 and the rest six were of genotype D3.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Interpretation & conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n The CD1 recombinant sub-genotype might have immigrated during past or present transcontinental migration between the adjacent countries. 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