Distribution and clinical correlates of viral and host genotypes in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection

Background and Aim Chronic hepatitis C virus ( HCV ) infection is relatively frequent in C hina. This study investigated the clinical, demographic, and viral and host genetic characteristics that may influence disease manifestations and clinical management. Methods In this cross‐sectional observational study, treatment‐naïve H an ethnic adults with recently confirmed chronic HCV infection were enrolled at 28 hospitals across C hina. HCV genotype...