Fig 2. Schematic representation of the mosaic structure of the HBV recombinant sequences of the present study.

The recombinant sequences are divided into four groups (G1 to G4); based on the major and minor parent of recombination fragments. The recombinant between C/B, D/C, A/C, D/B genotypes were presented as Group1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Genotype A sequence is presented in blue, genotype B in red, genotype C in gray and genotype D in green. A linear physical map of the HBV genome including the position of different gene(s) is depicted. Numbering starts from the hypothetical EcoRI restriction site.