Hepatitis C of Genotype 2 : The Role of Medical Invasive Exams
| Journal | Volume 74 - 2011 |
| Issue | Fasc.2 - Original articles |
| Author(s) | V. Putzeys, C. Gérard, B. Bastens, E. Wain, C. Bataille, P. Defrance, J. Belaiche, J. Delwaide, Jacques Belaiche, Jean Delwaide, Arnaud de Roover, Olivier Detry, Christiane Gérard, Pierre Honoré, Gianni Maggipinto, Bernard Rentier, Dolores Vaira |
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| (1) C.H.U. Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgique ; (2) C.H.C. St Joseph, Liège, Belgique ; (3) C.H. «Peltzer - La Tourelle», Verviers, Belgique ; (4) C.H.R. of Huy, Belgique ; (5) Rector of University of Liège ; (6) C.H.R Citadelle, Liège, Belgique. |
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Background and Aim : Hepatitis C virus genotype 2 is the third in order of frequency in Belgium. The aim of this study was to better define the genotype 2 carriers' epidemiology characteristics. Methods : In a database comprising 1726 viremic hepatitis C virus patient from the south part of Belgium, the files of 98 genotype 2 carriers were reviewed. Results : There was a strong association between genotype 2 and the mode of transmission. The rate of contamination by invasive medical exams was very high (23%), and statistically different from the one of the others genotypes. Eligibility for antiviral ther- apies and the rate of sustained viral response were high. Conclusion : HCV genotype 2 was highly associated with trans- mission by invasive medical exams. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2011, 74, 277-280). |
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