Sequence variability of hepatitis C virus and its clinical relevance.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2893.1994.tb00057.x

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Sequence variability of hepatitis C virus and its clinical relevance.

Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 Jan 1994

Dusheiko G, Simmonds P

Abstract excerpt

Chronic type C hepatitis is a potentially serious disease that can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This complex disease is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a positive sense, single-stranded RNA virus. HCV has been assigned to a separate genus within the Flaviviridae, and sha...

Topics

Genotype
Hepacivirus
Hepatitis C
Humans
Interferons
RNA, Viral

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