Geographic distribution of HCV genotypes in Libya and analysis of risk factors involved in their transmissio

Date

2015-8

Type

Article

Journal title

BMC Research Notes

Author(s)

Abdallah El-bouzedi
Mohamed A Daw
Aghnaya A Dau

Pages

1 - 9

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes have been shown to be differently distributed between distinct geographical areas. Libya is a large country has the longest coast in the Mediterranean basin. Information regarding hepatitis C genotypes and subtypes circulating in Libya are not well known. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of various HCV genotypes cross Libya and the demographic and attributable risk factors associated with HCV transmission among Libyan population

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