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ArticleWorld journal of virology2016

Geographic integration of hepatitis C virus: A global threat.

Mohamed A Daw, Abdallah A El-Bouzedi, Mohamed O Ahmed, Aghnyia A Dau, Mohamed M Agnan, Aisha M Drah

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Article in World journal of virology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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6 authors.

Mohamed A DawMohamed A Daw, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, 82668 Tripoli, Libya.
Abdallah A El-BouzediMohamed A Daw, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, 82668 Tripoli, Libya.
Mohamed O AhmedMohamed A Daw, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, 82668 Tripoli, Libya.
Aghnyia A DauMohamed A Daw, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, 82668 Tripoli, Libya.
Mohamed M AgnanMohamed A Daw, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, 82668 Tripoli, Libya.
Aisha M DrahMohamed A Daw, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, 82668 Tripoli, Libya.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo assess hepatitis C virus (HCV) geographic integration, evaluate the spatial and temporal evolution of HCV worldwide and propose how to diminish its burden.

methodsA literature search of published articles was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE and other related databases up to December 2015. A critical data assessment and analysis regarding the epidemiological integration of HCV was carried out using the meta-analysis method.

resultsThe data indicated that HCV has been integrated immensely over time and through various geographical regions worldwide. The history of HCV goes back to 1535 but between 1935 and 1965 it exhibited a rapid, exponential spread. This integration is clearly seen in the geo-epidemiology and phylogeography of HCV. HCV integration can be mirrored either as intra-continental or trans-continental. Migration, drug trafficking and HCV co-infection, together with other potential risk factors, have acted as a vehicle for this integration. Evidence shows that the geographic integration of HCV has been important in the global and regional distribution of HCV.

conclusionHCV geographic integration is clearly evident and this should be reflected in the prevention and treatment of this ongoing pandemic.

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Geo-epidemiologyGeographyHepatitis C virus genotypesIntegrationPhylogeography

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