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Determination of hepatitis C virus subtype prevalent in Sindh, Pakistan: a phylogenetic analysis.
Scientific reports - 15 May 2024
Farooq Saba, Faiz Sirmast, Wahab Atia-Tul, Choudhary M Iqbal
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Hepatitis is a major public health issue, affecting 10-17 million people worldwide, with its prevalence continuously increasing. The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is responsible for liver related diseases, which include liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and chronic hepatitis. Pakistan is experiencing a serious rise in HCV cases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and distribution of HCV genotypes in...
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