HCV subtype characterization among injection drug users: implication for a crucial role of Zhenjiang in HCV transmission in China.

BACKGROUND: HCV transmission is closely associated with drug-trafficking routes in China. However, the transmission route of HCV in Eastern China remains unclear. Here, we investigate the role of Zhenjiang city of Jiangsu province, an important transportation hub linking Shanghai with other regions...

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Main Authors: Chiyu Zhang, Nana Wu, Jun Liu, Qinjuan Ge, Yan Huang, Qian Ren, Qingchuan Feng, Guangli He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3033423?pdf=render