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Frequency distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes in different geographical regions of Pakistan and their possible routes of transmission.
BMC infectious diseases - 23 May 2008
Idrees Muhammad, Riazuddin Sheikh
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BACKGROUND: Information regarding hepatitis C virus genotypes and subtypes circulating in Pakistan and various risk factors for their transmission are not known well. The specific objective of this study was to find out the frequency of various HCV genotypes present in well-characterized Pakistani HCV isolates and their possible routes of transmission. METHODS: A total of 3351 serum samples were tested by...
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