Abstract
We analyzed the characteristics of subjects from the same area who were infected with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 through 4 and subtypes 1a and 1b. Our data are consistent with a rapid evolution in the epidemiology of HCV genotypes and argue against different pathogenic potentials for genotypes 1b and 2.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Genotype
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Hepacivirus / classification
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Hepacivirus / genetics*
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Hepacivirus / pathogenicity
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Hepatitis C / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis C / virology*
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Humans
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Italy / epidemiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Epidemiology
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RNA, Viral / blood
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Virulence / genetics