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HCV genotypes among 1013 Saudi nationals: a multicenter study.
Annals of Saudi medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Al Traif Ibrahim, Al Balwi Mohammed A, Abdulkarim Ibrahim, Handoo Fayaz A, Alqhamdi Hamdan Saleh, Alotaibi Melfi, Aljumah Abdulrahman, Al Ashqar Hamad Ibrahim, Bzeizi Khalid, Al Quaiz Mohammed, Alalwan Abduljaleel, Al Hamoudi Waleed, Sanai Faisal, Abdo Ayman
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (G) knowledge is essential for determining type, duration and rate of response to antiviral therapy, possible route of HCV transmission, and future vaccine development. Our aim was to study HCV genotypes and to provide precise data on genotype distribution in both genders and different age groups amongst Saudi patients. DESIGN AND SETTING: Genotype data...
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