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Identification of a Novel Hepatitis C Virus Genotype From Punjab, India: Expanding Classification of Hepatitis C Virus Into 8 Genotypes.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 20 Oct 2018
Borgia Sergio M, Hedskog Charlotte, Parhy Bandita, Hyland Robert H, Stamm Luisa M, Brainard Diana M, Subramanian Mani G, McHutchison John G, Mo Hongmei, Svarovskaia Evguenia, Shafran Stephen D
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Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) exhibits great genetic diversity and is classified into 7 genotypes (GTs), with varied geographic prevalence. Until the recent development of pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral regimens, the determination of HCV GT was necessary to inform optimal treatment. Methods: Plasma samples with unresolved GT using standard commercial genotyping methods were subjected to HCV...
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