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HCV genotype 4 in Belgium: three distinct patterns among patients from European and African origin.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jul 2006
Delwaide Jean, Reenaers Catherine, Gerard Christiane, Vaira Dolores, Bastens Boris, Servais Benoît, Bekhti Abdelaziz, Bataille Christian, Wain Etienne, De Leeuw Pascal, Daenen Guy, Mesureur Thierry, Sente Jean-Marie, Belaïche Jacques
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Considered uncommon in western countries some years ago, hepatitis C virus of genotype 4 is now spreading in some areas of Europe. This is assumed to be due to immigration from a region of high prevalence for this genotype and to propagation among drug users. In the south of Belgium, genotype 4 currently accounts for 10% of hepatitis C virus patients and its prevalence is increasing with time....
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