Genotypes pattern of Hepatitis C virus infection in Kermanshah city
Journal Title: Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
One of the most common causes of chronic liver disease is Hepatitis C all over the world. Furthermore, WHO estimated that the prevalence of HCV is almost 2-3%, 1,2 nonetheless, many studies reported the considerable differences on geographical point of view. Blood Transfusion Organization, reported HCV prevalence is 0.5% to 5% in Iran; Sistan-andBaluchistan province as the most prevalent region.3
Authors and Affiliations
Kioumars Pourrostami , Manoochehr Karami, Enayatollah Kalantar, Feizollah Mansouri
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