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Hepatitis C Main Forums => Hepatitis C Research News & Studies => Topic started by: Hep Editors on September 18, 2014, 01:12:39 pm

Title: Here's Why Your Hep C Genotype Matters
Post by: Hep Editors on September 18, 2014, 01:12:39 pm
A new study has found that people with genotype 3 of the hepatitis C virus have a higher risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer when compared with those who have genotype 1. These increased risks were independent of age, diabetes status, body mass index or the use of hep C treatment.

Read more: http://www.hepmag.com/articles/genotype_3_risk_2501_26187.shtml