Article
Changes in the epidemiology and distribution of the hepatitis C virus genotypes in North-Eastern Spain over the last 35 years.
Gastroenterologia y hepatologia - 1 Jan 2018
Acero Fernández Doroteo, Ferri Iglesias María José, Buxó Pujolràs María, López Nuñez Carmen, Serra Matamala Isabel, Queralt Molés Xavier, Aldeguer Manté Xavier
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genotypic distribution and epidemiology of HCV infection in Western Europe countries has changed over the last decades. AIM: To establish the local genotypic profile and characterize the associated demographic variables. MATERIAL AND METHOD: All the genotyping from 1988 to 2015 were considered. Associated demographic variables were included in logistic regression models. Genotyping was carried out...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Asia
- Blood Transfusion
- Child
- Cohort Studies
- Coinfection
- Cross Infection
- Emigrants and Immigrants
- Europe, Eastern
- Female
