Genotype Hep C

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hepc

what is genotype 1a?my sister has hepc 1a.dr says shes in stage 4 of cirrohis. she will be starting peggintron and ribovirin.. what is the difference in genotype 1a and cirrohis?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

There are several genotypes of HCV. Genotype distribution varies by geography. For example, the most common genotype in the US is genotype 1; in Egypt it is genotype 4. All can cause liver disease. Your sister's physician wants to start therapy... Read more »

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