Determination of hepatitis C virus subtype prevalent in Sindh, Pakistan: a phylogenetic analysis

Abstract Hepatitis is a major public health issue, affecting 10–17 million people worldwide, with its prevalence continuously increasing. The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is responsible for liver related diseases, which include liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and chronic hepatitis. Pakistan is...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Saba Farooq, Sirmast Faiz, Atia-tul Wahab, M. Iqbal Choudhary
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-05-01
Subjects:	Hepatitis Hepatitis C virus Prevalence Genotype Phylogenetic analysis Genetic diversity
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59342-7