Characterization of the hepatitis C virus epidemic in Pakistan

Characterization of the hepatitis C virus epidemic in Pakistan

Abstract Background With one in every 20 Pakistanis already infected, Pakistan has the second largest number of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections globally. The aim of this study was to present a quantitative and analytical characterization of the HCV epidemic in Pakistan. Methods A standardized dat...

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Main Authors: Sarwat Mahmud, Zaina Al Kanaani, Laith J. Abu-Raddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HCV
Hepatitis C
Pakistan
Province
Genotype
Prevalence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4403-7

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