Hepatitis C viral load and genotypes among Nigerian subjects with chronic infection and implication for patient management: a retrospective review of data

INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is highly infectious with no currently available vaccine. Prior to treatment, it is recommended to confirm HCV infection with either quantitative or qualitative nucleic acid test. Access to these assays in Nigeria is limited but for effective management of patie...

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Main Authors: Rosemary Ajuma Audu, Azuka Patrick Okwuraiwe, Fehintola Anthonia Ige, Olufunke Oluwatosin Adeleye, Charles Asabamaka Onyekwere, Olufunmilayo Adenike Lesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2020-12-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/37/335/pdf/335.pdf