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The prevalence of mixed genotype infections in Polish patients with hepatitis C

Highlights • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype has been described as an independent predictor of the response to therapy. • Infection with mixed HCV genotypes in Polish patients is uncommon. • Genotype 1b shows the greater resistance to currently used antiviral treatment. • Further investigations are...

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Published in:International journal of infectious diseases 2016-02, Vol.43 (C), p.13-16
Main Authors: Gowin, Ewelina, Bereszyńska, Iwona, Adamek, Agnieszka, Kowala-Piaskowska, Arleta, Mozer-Lisewska, Iwona, Wysocki, Jacek, Michalak, Michał, Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska, Danuta
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Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype has been described as an independent predictor of the response to therapy. • Infection with mixed HCV genotypes in Polish patients is uncommon. • Genotype 1b shows the greater resistance to currently used antiviral treatment. • Further investigations are needed to determine the importance of mixed HCV infection.
ISSN:1201-9712
1878-3511
DOI:10.1016/j.ijid.2015.12.007