Hepatitis C virus variants and the role of genotyping.

Article

Hepatitis C virus variants and the role of genotyping.

Journal of hepatology - 1 Jan 1995

Smith D B, Davidson F, Simmonds P

Abstract excerpt

Hepatitis C virus demonstrates considerable divergence in nucleotide sequence. This variation may affect virus detection, disease outcome, and the effectiveness of interferon treatment. For example, infection with genotype 1 is associated with a lower response rate to interferon treatment. Hepati...

Topics

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Genetic Variation
Genotype
Hepacivirus
Hepatitis C
Humans
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
Serotyping

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