HCV genotype profile in Brazil of mono-infected and HIV co-infected individuals: A survey representative of an entire country.

Mariana Fernanda Rodrigues NutiniJames Richard HunterLeila GironAna Flavia Nacif Pinto Coelho PiresIgor Massaki KohiyamaMichelle CamargoMaria Cecilia Araripe SucupiraAdele Schwartz BenzakenPaulo Abrão FerreiraHong-Ha M TruongRicardo Sobhie Diaz

Published in: PloS one (2020)

The increasing prevalence of G3, as inferred by the younger ages of the HCV-infected individuals, poses an extra challenge with regards to disease progression. Distinct genotypical profiles between HCV mono-infection and HCV/HIV co-infection warrant future research in order to better understand and help mitigate HCV chains of transmission.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv positive
hiv testing
hiv aids
risk factors
cross sectional