Genotype-8: A Modern Family Member of Hepatitis C Virus

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

  • Sai Krishna Gudi1College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, CANADA.
  • Manik Chhabra2Department of Pharmacy Practice, Indo-Soviet Friendship College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, INDIA.
  • Muhammed Rashid3Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, BG Nagara, Karnataka.

Volume 53 Issue 4s Pages s518-s521

DOI: 10.5530/ijper.53.4s.146

Abstract

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a highly diverse and pervasive disease around the globe, with a prevalence ranging from 1.5 to 2.3%. With wide genetic variability, it is classified into seven Genotypes (GT) with 67 subtypes. The sighting of a modern HCV GT-8 ratifies its endemic character in India, particularly in the Punjab State. Getting familiarized and making aware of the HCV genotypes and subtypes is necessarily essential in establishing the optimal treatment regimen.

Keywords

  • Hepatitis C
  • RNA virus
  • Epidemiology
  • Genotype Classification
  • Genotype 8
  • India
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