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The study aims to update the consensus classification of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes and subtypes based on new genomic data.

October 12, 2013HepatologyOpen Access

Expanded classification of hepatitis C virus into 7 genotypes and 67 subtypes: Updated criteria and genotype assignment web resource

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Updated classification resolves nomenclature conflicts and enhances HCV variant identification.

The study aims to update the consensus classification of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes and subtypes based on new genomic data.
Incorporated data from over 1,300 near-complete HCV genome sequences.
Addressed nomenclature conflicts using consensus criteria.
Developed a web resource for ongoing updates and access to reference isolates.
Resolved HCV classification into seven confirmed genotypes and 67 subtypes.
Identified 21 complete coding region sequences as unassigned subtype.
Maintained updated resources for researchers to propose new genotypes or subtypes.

Smith et al. (2013) studied this question.

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