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HCV non-1b genotypes in injecting drug users from Romania.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 31 May 2016
Ruta Simona, Sultana Camelia, Oprea Cristiana, Vagu Codruta, Ceausu Emanoil, Cernescu Costin
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Chronic hepatitis C cases diagnosed in Romania were mostly related to unsafe parenteral treatments and blood transfusions; HCV genotype 1b was prevalent. During the last decade, an increasing number of HCV infections was reported among people who inject drugs (PWID). The aim of the current study was to test if this epidemiological shift triggered a diversification of the circulating viral strains....
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