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Phylogenetic analysis of hepatitis C virus isolates and their correlation to viremia, liver function tests, and histology.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Nov 1996
Zeuzem S, Franke A, Lee J H, Herrmann G, Ruster B, Roth W K
Abstract excerpt
Nucleotide sequence analysis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) strains showed substantial variability leading to a classification into several genotypes and subtypes. The data correlating HCV genotypes and subtypes with hepatitis C viremia levels, demographic characteristics of patients (age, mode of transmission, duration of infection), and severity of liver disease are conflicting. The interpretation of several...
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