Phylogenetic Analysis and Epidemic History of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 2 in Tunisia, North Africa.

HCV genotype 2 (HCV-2) has a worldwide distribution with prevalence rates that vary from country to country. High genetic diversity and long-term endemicity were suggested in West African countries. A global dispersal of HCV-2 would have occurred during the 20th century, especially in European count...

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Main Authors: Mouna Rajhi, Kais Ghedira, Anissa Chouikha, Ahlem Djebbi, Imed Cheikh, Ahlem Ben Yahia, Amel Sadraoui, Walid Hammami, Msaddek Azouz, Nabil Ben Mami, Henda Triki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4839596?pdf=render