Hepatitis C virus genotypes and viremia in a tertiary hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Conclusions: In this study, the rate of viremic HCV infection was found to be 0.3%. This rate was lower than the worldwide rate of HCV viremia. The distribution of HCV genotypes was like the global data. The identification of circulating genotypes and subtypes is essential for epidemiological purposes and remains important in the choice of treatment in patients with chronic HCV.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research