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Diagnosis of hepatitis C virus genotype 2k/1b needs NS5B sequencing.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Dec 2015
De Keukeleire Steven, Descheemaeker Patrick, Reynders Marijke
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is probably the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide. The correct identification of HCV genotype has important clinical implications as a marker of responsiveness to antiviral therapy and serves as a guideline for the duration of treatment. The VERSANT HCV Genotype 2.0 Assay failed to detect HCV genotype 2k/1b. HCV genotype 2k/1b detection requires...
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