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Hepatitis C virus genotypes in southern Taiwan: prevalence and clinical implications.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - 1 Aug 2006
Lee Chuan-Mo, Lu Sheng-Nan, Hung Chao-Hung, Tung Wei-Chih, Wang Jing-Houng, Tung Hung-Da, Chen Chien-Hung, Hu Tsung-Hui, Changchien Chi-Sin, Chen Wei-Jen
Abstract excerpt
The role of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is still controversial. To determine the distribution and clinical implications of HCV genotypes in southern Taiwan, we analysed 418 patients with chronic HCV infections. HCV genotypes were determined using an HCV Line Probe Assay. The predominant HCV genotype was 1b (45.5%), followed by 2a/2c (30.9%) and 2b (6.9%)....
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