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Seroepidemiology and genotypes of hepatitis C virus in Thailand.
Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology - 1 Jan 2000
Sunanchaikarn Srunthron, Theamboonlers Apiradee, Chongsrisawat Voranush, Yoocharoen Pornsak, Tharmaphornpilas Piyanit, Warinsathien Porpit, Sinlaparatsamee Supakarn, Paupunwatana Siriraj, Chaiear Kasemporn, Khwanjaipanich Sawan, Poovorawan Yong
Abstract excerpt
HCV can be classified into 6 major genotypes based on the phylogenetic analysis of the genomic sequences. The 3 major genotypes found in Thailand are 3, 1 and 6, respectively. In 2004, an epidemiological survey was carried out to evaluate the seroprevalence of HCV infections among populations aged 2-60 years in four provinces of Thailand, representing the North, Northeast, Center and South of the country,...
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