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The phylogenetic analysis of hepatitis C virus isolates obtained from two Iranian carriers revealed evidence for a new subtype of HCV genotype 3.
Virus genes - 1 Dec 2006
Amini Safieh, Ahmadi Pour Malek-Hossein, Azadmanesh Kayhan
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Classification of hepatitis C virus is based on phylogenetic analysis of the strains reported world wide. Different strains are classified within 6 major genotypes and several minor groups (subtypes). In addition to epidemiologic value of determining genotype/subtype of this virus, the result may change the therapeutic strategy used for a patient. During a survey on hepatitis C in Iran, we found two cases...
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