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Geographic distribution of hepatitis C virus genotype 6 subtypes in Thailand.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Feb 2010
Akkarathamrongsin Srunthron, Praianantathavorn Kesmanee, Hacharoen Nisachol, Theamboonlers Apiradee, Tangkijvanich Pisit, Tanaka Yasuhito, Mizokami Masashi, Poovorawan Yong
Abstract excerpt
The nucleotide sequence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 6 found mostly in south China and south-east Asia, displays profound genetic diversity. The aim of this study to determine the genetic variability of HCV genotype 6 (HCV-6) in Thailand and locate the subtype distribution of genotype 6 in various geographic areas. Four hundred nineteen anti-HCV positive serum samples were collected from patients residing...
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