Epidemiological dynamics of hepatitis C virus among 747 German individuals: new subtypes on the advance.
This study demonstrates the dynamics in the epidemiology of hepatitis C virus subtypes. Subtypes 3a and 4a have become increasingly prevalent in patients where an infection within recent years can be assumed. Evidence is presented that the subtypes observed among younger patients can spread rapidly and lead to significant changes in the subtype distribution.
Schröter
Matthias
M
Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Immunologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
Zöllner
Bernhard
B
Schäfer
Peter
P
Reimer
Andreas
A
Müller
Matthias
M
Laufs
Rainer
R
Feucht
Heinz-Hubert
HH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology; D016174:Hepacivirus / Q000145:classification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D065227:Transfusion Reaction