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Ultra-deep sequencing provides insights into the virology of hepatitis C super-infections in a case of three sequential infections with different genotypes.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Sept 2015
Chung Emily, Ferns R Bridget, He Miao, Rigatti Roberto, Grant Paul, McCormick Adele, Bhagani Sanjay, Webster Daniel Peter, Nastouli Eleni, Waters Laura Jane
Abstract excerpt
The current epidemic of Hepatitis C infection in HIV-positive men who have sex with men is associated with increasing use of recreational drugs. Multiple HCV infections have been reported in haemophiliacs and intravenous drug users. Using ultra-deep sequencing analysis, we present the case of an HIV-positive MSM with evidence of three sequential HCV infections, each occurring during the acute phase of the...
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