Article
[Analysis of hepatitis C virus type and subtype distribution in Hungary].
Orvosi hetilap - 1 May 2018
Gervain Judit
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) shows great structural variability. Based on genome sequencing and phylogenetical analysis, 7 types and 67 subtypes can be differentiated with varying geographical distribution. It is very important to determine the HCV type/subtype prior to starting direct antiviral therapy (DAA), which has been available since 2014, because the type, dose and optimal length of medication...
Topics
- Adult
- Antiviral Agents
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C Antibodies
- Hepatitis C, Chronic
- Humans
- Hungary
- Interferons
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Serotyping
