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Do differences exist between chronic hepatitis C genotypes 2 and 3?
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - 1 Jan 2000
Melo Isaura Cunha, Ferraz Maria Lucia Gomes, Perez Renata Mello, Emori Christine Takemi, Uehara Silvia Naomi de Oliveira, de Carvalho-Filho Roberto José, Silva Antonio Eduardo Benedito, de Souza e Silva Ivonete Sandra
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INTRODUCTION: Six genotypes of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have been identified thus far, and their distribution is well defined. Genotype 1, which is the most prevalent worldwide, is always compared to genotypes 2 and 3, particularly in terms of treatment response. However, little is known about the differences between genotypes 2 and 3 because these genotypes are analyzed together in most studies. Therefore,...
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