Hepatitis C virus genotype and its correlation with viral load in patients from Kathmandu, Nepal

Conclusions: HCV genotypes 1a, 1b, 3a, and 5a were identified in Kathmandu, Nepal, and mixed genotype patients were observed in the patients studied. HCV genotype showed a correlation with viral load in patient plasma. This finding may contribute to the treatment and prevention of hepatitis C in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research