Eleven-Year Distribution Pattern of Hepatitis C Virus in Southern Italy

Analysis of the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) genotype spread in a particular area has a crucial impact on public health. In this study, we update information on the distribution of HCV genotypes, by evaluating a hospital-based cohort of 2,153 chronic hepatitis C patients, collected prospectively among su...

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Main Authors: Nadia Marascio, Giovanni Matera, Angela Quirino, Aida Giancotti, Giorgio S. Barreca, Angelo G. Lamberti, Benedetto Caroleo, Maria Carla Liberto, Alfredo Focà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Pathogens
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/631095