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Genotypic distribution of hepatitis C virus in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Wasitthankasem Rujipat, Vongpunsawad Sompong, Siripon Nipaporn, Suya Chutima, Chulothok Phrutsada, Chaiear Kasemporn, Rujirojindakul Pairaya, Kanjana Sawan, Theamboonlers Apiradee, Tangkijvanich Pisit, Poovorawan Yong
Abstract excerpt
The majority of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection results in chronic infection, which can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Global burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is estimated at 150 million individuals, or 3% of the world's population. The distribution of the seven major genotypes of HCV varies with geographical regions. Since Asia has a high incidence of HCV, we assessed the distribution...
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