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Genotypes and and re-infection
I have had HCV since '94. Not sure which geno. Tried treatment in '99 but was unable to tolerate sx. I was recently stuck with a needle at work from some one who was HCV positive. My question is if I already had one geno and his was different can I be infected with two genotypes simultaneously?
Richard Sallie's 'Replicative Homeostasis III' and the extensive references section at the end of his paper might suggest some of the reasons for this.
A little light reading for sleepness nights.
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If I try explaining it, he might start posting here again, if only to correct my bungled explanations ;-).
A little light reading for sleepness nights.
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If I try explaining it, he might start posting here again, if only to correct my bungled explanations ;-).
You can be infected with same genotype subtype such as 1a & 1b but you can't be infected with two distinct genotypes such as 1 & 3 or 1 and 2.
If you are exposed to a different genotype the existing genotype will become the dominant genotype and eradicate the newly introduced genotype is my understanding.
If you are exposed to a different genotype the existing genotype will become the dominant genotype and eradicate the newly introduced genotype is my understanding.
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