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Molecular epidemiology of hepatitis C virus strains from Romania.
Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD - 1 Sept 2011
Sultana Camelia, Oprisan Gabriela, Szmal Camelia, Vagu Codruta, Temereanca Aura, Dinu Sorin, Teleman Monica Delia, Ruta Simona
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: A high seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection has been reported in Romania, with limited data on the viral subtypes' distribution. In order to detect any changes in the genetic composition of the epidemic, a survey on the recent profile of circulating HCV genotypes was conducted. METHODS: 241 hepatitis C infected patients with active viral replication diagnosed between September...
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