Epidemic history of hepatitis C virus genotypes and subtypes in Portugal

• Authors: Palladino C, Ezeonwumelu IJ, Marcelino R, Briz V, Moranguinho I, Serejo F, Velosa JF, Marinho RT, Borrego P, Taveira N
• Publication Year: 2018
• Journal: Scientific Reports
• Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-30528-0

Any successful strategy to prevent and control HCV infection requires an understanding of the epidemic behaviour among the different genotypes. Here, we performed the first characterization of the epidemic history and transmission dynamics of HCV subtypes in Portugal. Direct sequencing of NS5B was performed on 230 direct-acting antiviral drugs (DAA)-treatment naïve patients in Lisbon. Phylogenetic […]
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