Table 3 Distribution of HCV genotype in African and Asian geographical areas
From: Epidemiology and management of hepatitis C virus infections in immigrant populations
Country | Prevalent HCV genotype | References |
|---|---|---|
North Africa | 1 and 2 | 83–87 |
Libya and Egypt | 4 | 84–87 |
Central Africa | 4, 5, and 3 | 88–89 |
West Africa | 2, 3, and 1 | 90 |
Horn of Africa | 4, 2, 5, and 1 | 85 |
South Asia | 3 | 91–93 |
Thailand | 1 | 92 |
Vietnam and Japan | 1 | 93 |
China | 1b, 2a, 3 and 6 | 94 |