# Complete genome sequence of the hepatitis B virus from hemodialysis patients with occult infection in Bangladesh **Authors:** Roni Mia, Anandha Mozumder, Parsa Irin Disha, Nashid Sultana Ishi, S. M. Nazmul Hasan, Anupam Das, Chirojit Debnath, Jebin Tasmin, M. Shaminur Rahman, Mohammad Imtiaj Uddin Bhuiyan, Sharmin Akter, S. M. Rashed Ul Islam, Muzahed Uddin Ahmed, Chitta Ranjan Debnath, Md. Golzar Hossain PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.01081-25 · 2025-12-17 ## TL;DR This paper reports the full genetic sequence of a hepatitis B virus found in a hemodialysis patient in Bangladesh who had a hidden infection. ## Contribution The study provides the first complete genome sequence of HBV from an occult-infected hemodialysis patient in Bangladesh. ## Key findings - A complete HBV genome was sequenced from a hemodialysis patient with occult infection. - The study highlights the potential for HBV to cause hidden infections in hemodialysis patients. - The findings contribute to understanding HBV diversity and transmission in Bangladesh. ## Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause occult infections and has been associated with kidney diseases, particularly in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of an HBV strain identified in a hemodialysis patient with occult HBV infection in Bangladesh. ## Linked entities - **Diseases:** hepatitis B (MONDO:0005344) ## Full-text entities - **Diseases:** kidney diseases (MESH:D007674), infection (MESH:D007239), HBV infection (MESH:D006509) - **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606], Hepatitis B virus (no rank) [taxon 10407] --- Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12797924