Distribution of HCV genotypes among different exposure categories in Brazil

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is widespread and responsible for more than 60% of chronic hepatitis cases. HCV presents a genetic variability which has led to viral classification into at least 6 genotypes and a series of subtypes. These variants present characteristic geographical distribution,...

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Main Authors: Oliveira M.L.A., Bastos F.I., Sabino R.R., Paetzold U., Schreier E., Pauli G., Yoshida C.F.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 1999-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
HCV
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X1999000300005