Performance of molecular methods for identification of unusual subtypes of hepatitis C virus genotype 2

Introduction: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) displays high genetic variability, with seven genotypes and numerous subtypes. The determination of the viral type has been essential for the selection and timing of antiviral treatment. In Venezuela, HCV genotype 2 is relatively diverse, being particularly prev...

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Main Authors: Pierina D’Angelo, Rossana Celeste Jaspe, Carmen Luisa Loureiro, Cristina Gutiérrez, María Zulay Sulbarán, Yoneira Sulbarán, Felix Toro, Flor Helene Pujol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud 2018-06-01
Series:Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud
Online Access:https://www.revistabiomedica.org/index.php/biomedica/article/view/3864