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Hepatitis C virus genotypes in Serbia and Montenegro: the prevalence and clinical significance.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Jan 2007
Svirtlih Neda, Delic Dragan, Simonovic Jasmina, Jevtovic Djordje, Dokic Ljubisa, Gvozdenovic Eleonora, Boricic Ivan, Terzic Dragic, Pavic Sladjana, Neskovic Gorana, Zerjav Sonja, Urban Vladimir
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AIM: To investigate the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in Serbia and Montenegro and their influence on some clinical characteristics in patients with chronic HCV infection. METHODS: A total of 164 patients was investigated. Complete history, route of infection, assessment of alcohol consumption, an abdominal ultrasound, standard biochemical tests and liver biopsy were done. Gene sequencing of 5'...
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