Molecular Epidemiologic Characterization of a Clustering HCV Infection Caused by Inappropriate Medical Care in Heyuan City of Guangdong China

摘要

BackgroundFrom November 2011 to January 2012, a number of clustering cases of HCV infection were reported in Zijin County, Heyuan City, Guangdong, China. Most patients in the clustering cases suspected that they could be infected due to inappropriate medical care in the clinic located at the Xiangshui road. However, the molecular epidemiology of the clustering cases remains unknown.