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Hepatitis C viral load and genotypes among Nigerian subjects with chronic infection and implication for patient management: a retrospective review of data.
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2020
Audu Rosemary Ajuma, Okwuraiwe Azuka Patrick, Ige Fehintola Anthonia, Adeleye Olufunke Oluwatosin, Onyekwere Charles Asabamaka, Lesi Olufunmilayo Adenike
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is highly infectious with no currently available vaccine. Prior to treatment, it is recommended to confirm HCV infection with either quantitative or qualitative nucleic acid test. Access to these assays in Nigeria is limited but for effective management of patients, HCV viral load (VL) prior to therapy is required and genotype may be needed in some instances. This study aimed...
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