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Is it necessary to do genotyping to manage a person with chronic hepatitis c?

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Yes: Genotype helps prognosticate cure rates with therapy.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: It's important because it helps guide therapy. Some of the newer drugs only treat certain genotypes, and some types are easier to treat with fewer drugs. The genotype helps guide the choice of drugs.

Answered 8/18/2018

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