How is hepatitis C genotyped?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been feeling particularly unwell, with generalized weakness throughout my body. After going to the hospital for examination, I was diagnosed with hepatitis C. How is hepatitis C classified clinically?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The classification of hepatitis C is mainly based on differences in viral genotypes, and it can be divided into several types. Clinically, types 1 to 6 are generally recognized. Different genotypes of the hepatitis C virus vary slightly in terms of treatment difficulty and therapeutic regimens. The main genotypes of hepatitis C virus are 1b and 2a, and some patients may be infected with two different genotypes simultaneously. In addition, clinical classification of hepatitis C also includes acute hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis C, severe hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, and hepatitis C-related cirrhosis. These classifications are primarily based on differences in disease course and clinical manifestations.
