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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 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
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. |
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ISSN: | 1201-9712 1878-3511 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijid.2015.12.007 |