Article
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus genotypes in Mexican patients.
Revista de gastroenterologia de Mexico - 1 Jan 2000
Dehesa-Violante Margarita, Bosques-Padilla Francisco, Kershenobich-Stalnikowitz David
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Worldwide HCV studies have documented its large genetic variability; HCV has major genetic groups called genotypes that are designated from 1 to 6, as well as > 50 subtypes. This is very important considering that treatment response varies according to genotype. The purpose of this trial was to ascertain prevalence of HCV genotypes in a group of patients from 10 states in Mexico. METHODS: This study...
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