During 2017-2019, a total of 88/753 (11.7%) of patients 5-90 years of age in hospitals in Saravan Province, Laos, were seropositive for hepatitis C virus antibodies. Viral RNA was found in 44 samples. Sequencing showed high diversity within genotype 6. We recommend exposurerisk investigations and targeted testing and treatment.
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Black, A. P., Khounvisith, V., Xaydalasouk, K., Sayasinh, K., Sausy, A., Muller, C. P., & Hübschen, J. M. (2022). Unexpectedly High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Southern Laos. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 28(1), 256–259. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2801.211307
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