Variation in Hepatitis C Virus Subtype Distribution during 20 Years in Venezuela

Volume: 62, Issue: 5-6, Pages: 191 - 197
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a public health problem and a major cause of chronic hepatitis. This virus exhibits a great genetic variability, with 8 genotypes and numerous subtypes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fluctuations of HCV subtypes during 2 decades in Venezuela.HCV genotypes were determined by direct sequencing of the 5'-noncoding region in 392 isolates circulating in patients attended during the years 2014-2015. HCV...
Paper Details
Title
Variation in Hepatitis C Virus Subtype Distribution during 20 Years in Venezuela
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
Volume
62
Issue
5-6
Pages
191 - 197
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