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HCV genotype profile in Brazil of mono-infected and HIV co-infected individuals: A survey representative of an entire country.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Nutini Mariana Fernanda Rodrigues, Hunter James, Giron Leila, Pires Ana Flavia Nacif Pinto Coelho, Kohiyama Igor Massaki, Camargo Michelle, Sucupira Maria Cecilia Araripe, Benzaken Adele Schwartz, Ferreira Paulo Abrão, Truong Hong-Ha M, Diaz Ricardo Sobhie
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: To be eligible for government-provided treatment in Brazil, all HCV-infected individuals are required to be genotyped shortly after diagnosis. We describe the HCV genotype (G) profiles by geographic region, gender, age and HIV co-infection. METHODS: We assessed 29,071 genotypes collected from HCV-infected individuals from March 2016 to March 2018 (Abbott Real-Time HCV Genotype). We randomly selected...
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