Clinical and immunological characteristics of chronic hepatitis C in dependence on virus genotype
146 patients resident in Kabardian-Balkar Republic with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) were included in the study. The predominant subtypes (3a and lb) of hepatitis C virus (HCV) were identified. The main clinical and immunological distinctions of patients HCV3а and HCVlb infection were revealed. According to data obtained, some immunological indices can be used as diagnostic and prognostic criteria in CHC.