Journal of Hepatology and Gastrointestinal disorders
Open Access
ISSN: 2475-3181
ISSN: 2475-3181
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Nobel College Affiliated to Pokhara University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Research Article
Distribution of Hepatitis C Genotypes and Viral Load Pattern Among Hepatitis C Positive Patients of Different Age-Group of Nepal
Author(s): Gaurab Pandey*, Manisha Gyawali, Nanu Shree Dhungana, Raksha Paudel and Sunita Dahal
The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has a wide geographical and genotype variation within a population all over the world. This research was conducted to identify the genotype distribution of Hepatitis C Virus and its association to the viral load in blood samples. Our goals are to manage the financial burden, promote optimal outcomes, and aid in the personalization of antiviral therapy for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment. Very few researches have been conducted in Nepal in order to figure out the distribution of various Hepatitis C Virus genotypes in last 25 years. We took up this study to find out the prevalence of various genotypes and subtypes of Hepatitis C Virus and its association to viral load in the patients with chronic Hepatitis C infection in Nepal. Along with the viral load, the HCV genotypes were divided into its seven genotypes and subtypes. By comp.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2475-3181.22.8.212