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Genotype and genetic variation of HCV infections with low-risk factors in Putian coastal regions, China.
Epidemiology and infection - 1 Dec 2017
Li X M, Qiu R X, Song C H, Huang Q H, Wang X D, Hu Z T, He X Z, Ye X Y, Huang X G, Zheng F F, Lin G X
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity associated with liver disease. Risk factors identified for the transmission of HCV include contaminated blood products, intravenous drug use, body piercing, an infected mother at birth, sexual activity, and dental therapy, among others. However, the exact diversity of the HCV genotype and genetic variation among patients with...
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