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Management of hepatitis C virus genotype 4: recommendations of an international expert panel.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Jun 2011
Khattab Mahmoud A, Ferenci Peter, Hadziyannis Stephanos J, Colombo Massimo, Manns Michael P, Almasio Piero L, Esteban Rafael, Abdo Ayman A, Harrison Stephen A, Ibrahim Nazir, Cacoub Patrice, Eslam Mohammed, Lee Samuel S
Abstract excerpt
HCV has been classified into no fewer than six major genotypes and a series of subtypes. Each HCV genotype is unique with respect to its nucleotide sequence, geographic distribution, and response to therapy. Genotypes 1, 2, and 3 are common throughout North America and Europe. HCV genotype 4 (HCV-4) is common in the Middle East and in Africa, where it is responsible for more than 80% of HCV infections. It has...
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