Unexpectedly High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Southern Laos
During 2017–2019, a total of 88/753 (11.7%) of patients 5–90 years of age in hospitals in Saravan Province, Laos, were seropositive for hepatitis C virus antibodies. Viral RNA was found in 44 samples. Sequencing showed high diversity within genotype 6. We recommend exposure-risk investigations and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2022-01-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/1/21-1307_article |