Evolution of hepatitis C virus genotype 1a vs. 1b distribution in  Germany between 2004 and 2018 - An analysis of 17093 patients from different real world registries

CONCLUSION: A marked increase of GT1a infection associated with drug use was observed in men, but not women, in Germany between 2004 and 2018. The present data show a fundamental change in HCV epidemiology, which has an impact on therapy management and general care of hepatitis C patients in Germany.PMID:33684956 | DOI:10.1055/a-1332-2214

Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - March 8, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Karl-Georg Simon Yvonne Serfert Peter Buggisch Stefan Mauss Klaus H W Boeker Hartwig Klinker Tobias M üller Uta Merle Dietrich H üppe Michael P Manns Heiner Wedemeyer Source Type: research