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Identification of 2 Novel Subtypes of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 8 and a Potential New Genotype Successfully Treated With Direct Acting Antivirals.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 16 Dec 2024
Mbisa Jean L, Lapp Zena, Bibby David F, Phillips Laura T, Manso Carmen F, Packer Simon, Simmons Ruth, Harris Kathryn, Mohan Jaiganesh, Chinnappan Lalitha, Leitner Thomas, Bradshaw Daniel
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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has high genetic diversity and is classified into 8 genotypes and >90 subtypes, with some endemic to specific world regions. This could compromise direct-acting antiviral efficacy and global HCV elimination. METHODS: We characterized HCV subtypes "rare" in the United Kingdom (non-1a/1b/2b/3a/4d) by means of whole-genome sequencing via a national surveillance program. Genetic...
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