Frequency of hepatitis c virus genotypes in the north of Pakistan

• Published in: Gomal journal of medical sciences Vol. 12; no. 2
• Main Authors: Khan, Taj Muhammad, Mehr, Muhammad Tariq, Ullah, Hashmat, Khan, Humera, Iman, Noor Ul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Knowledge Bylanes 30.06.2014; Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
• Subjects: Analysis; Genetic aspects; Genotype; genotypes; hepatitis; Hepatitis C; hepatitis c virus; Prevalence studies (Epidemiology); Pakistan

Background: The prevalence of hepatitis C infection is high in Pakistan. Up till now six genotypes have been identified. Genotype 3 is the most prevalent form in Pakistan. However, studies have shown regional variations in the prevalence of different genotypes. The aim of this study was to find out...