The effects of female sex, viral genotype, and IL28B genotype on spontaneous clearance of acute hepatitis C virus infection

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Authors

Jason Grebely · UNSW Sydney

Kimberly Page · University of California, San Francisco

Rachel Sacks‐Davis · Burnet Institute

Maarten Schim van der Loeff · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Thomas Rice · University of California, San Francisco

Julie Bruneau · Université de Montréal

Meghan D. Morris

Abstract

Female sex, favorable IL28B genotype, and HCV genotype 1 are independent predictors of spontaneous clearance. Further research is required to elucidate the observed sex-based differences in HCV control.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Influenza Virus Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hepatology

Volume 59, Issue 1, pp. 109-120

DOI: 10.1002/hep.26639

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