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Age and gender distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes in the metropolitan area of Naples.
Intervirology - 1 Jan 2013
Petruzziello Arnolfo, Coppola Nicola, Diodato Anna Maria, Iervolino Vincenzo, Azzaro Rosa, Di Costanzo Gaetano, Di Macchia Catia Addolorata, Di Meo Tommaso, Loquercio Giovanna, Pasquale Giuseppe, Cacciapuoti Carmela
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess any time-related variations in the distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in the metropolitan area of Naples, Italy. METHODS: HCV genotypes were analysed in 255 HCV RNA-positive patients with chronic HCV infection, observed from 2009 to 2011, and compared with data pertaining to a sample of 176 HCV RNA-positive patients observed from 2006 to 2008. RESULTS: In both periods of...
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