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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4839596?pdf=render |
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