Molecular Epidemiology
Hepatitis C virus genotype distribution in northeast Italy studied
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, December 2nd, 2002
Researchers in Italy have characterized the distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) subtypes in the northeastern region of the country. "Subtype 1b infection was the most prevalent (35.5%), followed by subtype 1 a (22%),3a (21.4%) and 2 genotype (21.3%)." "Subtypes la, 1b, and 3a had a comparable prevalence (30-35%) in the 0-15-, 16-30-, and 31-45-year age groups." "In subjects older than 45 years, genotype 2 prevalence increased, whereas subtype la and 3a infections decreased markedly. In this age group types 1b and 2 accounted for...
Study subjects were 318 consecutive HCV RNA positive patients.
Among the findings:
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2002-12-02)
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