Prevalence of hepatitis C genotypes in patients with hepatitis C in Lorestan province (2009-2013)

Abstract

Background: Determining hepatitis C genotypes is important to detect the various aspects of this infection, including its epidemiology, pathogenesis and response to anti-viral treatments. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis C genotypes in patients admitted to the Infectious Diseases Clinic in Khorramabad.