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[Viral genotypes in different infective processes].

C Maroto Vela
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This lecture includes three sections. Firstly, the concepts of genotype, subtype and quasi-specie are described. The appearance of virus is correlated with the evolution of the medical picture, and their resistance to antiviral agents. Secondly, the most modern genetical and molecular biology techniques, including DNA sequencing are studied. Thirdly, some examples of the investigation lines carried out at the Microbiology Department of the Granada Medicine School are explained, especially regarding to papillomavirus, hepatitis C virus, hepatitis G virus, virus associated to transfusions (TTV) and human immunodeficiency. The great transcendence that the genetical variability has to establish pathogeny and therapy control is emphasized.

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C Maroto Vela. 2001. [Viral genotypes in different infective processes].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11641868/

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