HCV genotypes in western Sicily: any evidence for a shift?

Background: The relative prevalence of each HCV strain in a specific country is characterized by a predominant genotype and a number of other sub-prevalent types. Over the last decade a shift away from the prevalent HCV G1 towards G3 and G4 has been reported in some countries, and might affect the global management of HCV disease. Aim: In order to assess any possible variation in the prevalence of HCV genotypes in Sicily, we surveyed an hospital based cohort of subjects with chronic HCV infection observed over the last ten years. Patient and methods: 3209 Italian patients resident in Western Sicily, 1842/1367 M/F, between 1 and 89 years of age, presented at our tertiary referral Laboratory …

INFEZIONE OCCULTA DA HBV NEL PAZIENTE IMMUNOCOMPROMESSO: STUDIO DELLA ETEROGENEITA’ VIRALE

Infezione occulta da HBV nel paziente immunocompromesso.studio dell'eterogeneità virale