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Detection of seronegative occult hepatitis C infection in blood donors and hospital patients from Argentina.
Virus genes - 1 Apr 2026
Martín Yamila, Ramírez Ladino Kelly Alejandra, López Guido, Outon Estela, Delfino Cecilia María
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INTRODUCTION: OCI is defined as the presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in hepatocytes or peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and the absence of HCV RNA in serum. Two types of OCI are distinguished based on the presence or absence of anti-HCV antibodies: seropositive and seronegative. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of seronegative OCI and identify its genotypes in blood donors...
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