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HCV genotype 5: an orphan virus.
Antiviral therapy - 1 Jan 2013
Antaki Nabil, Abboud Dirar, Antaki Fadi, Craxi Antonio
Abstract excerpt
HCV genotype 5 (HCV-5) is the least known HCV genotype. It is found mainly in South Africa and in restricted areas of Belgium, Spain, France, Syria and Greece. Sporadic cases are reported worldwide. The main modes of transmission are blood transfusion and iatrogenic causes. Little is known about its origin, but various studies have elucidated its spread worldwide. In endemic areas, patients infected with HCV-5...
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