An overview of HCV molecular biology, replication and immune responses
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes acute and chronic hepatitis which can eventually lead to permanent liver damage, hepatocellular carcinoma and death. Currently, there is no vaccine available for prevention of HCV infection due to high degree of strain variation. Th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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Series: | Virology Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/161 |