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High rate of hepatitis C virus infection and predominance of genotype 4 among elderly inhabitants of a remote village of the rain forest of South Cameroon.

Journal of medical virology - 1 Oct 2003

Njouom Richard, Pasquier Christophe, Ayouba Ahidjo, Gessain Antoine, Froment Alain, Mfoupouendoun Jermie, Pouillot Regis, Dubois Martine, Sandres-Sauné Karine, Thonnon Jocelyn, Izopet Jacques, Nerrienet Eric

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To determine the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and genotype distribution in a rural isolated area of Central Africa, plasma of 409 Bantous (mean age, 32 years; range, 2-78 years) living in a remote village of the rain forest of Southern Cameroon was screened for anti-HCV antibod...

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PMID: 12938196
DOI: 10.1002/jmv.10473

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