title: Hepatitis C virus genotypes: special reference to the Indian scene.
abstract: The heterogeneity observed between different isolates of the hepatitis C virus has led to stratification of these isolates into different genotypes. Clinically the genetic diversity of the virus has important implications as genotypes respond variably to antiviral therapy and can influence disease prognosis. This article attempts to summarize current knowledge about the different biological properties of HCV genotypes, and their geographical distribution, with special reference to the Indian scenario.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Virology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 004.
authors.forename: Sukanya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raghuraman
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.forename: Gopalan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sridharan
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D005838:Genotype; D016174:Hepacivirus / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007372:Interferons / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007372:Interferons