What does hepatitis c genotype 1b mean

[Ricco]

New to all of this need information on how to understand what's happening to me?

[jeanjames]

Sorry I have no knowledge of hepatatitis c genotype is. I wish you luck with your search....surely someone know. Take good care of yourself.

Jean

[janmark43]

I also have genotype 1B Hep C - in fact I contracted it 30 years ago and I am still well with annual check ups and 5 yearly liver biopsies. I believe there are 6 genotypes and these may be further subdivided. Go to Patient UK or The Hepatitis C Trust for lots more info.

Type 1B is much less virulent then some others but is difficult to eliminate. However new treatments offer hope.

[Ricco in reply to janmark43]

Thank you so very much. Your response is very helpful.

Best Regards

R. C. Ensign

[posthepc in reply to janmark43]

Hi - there are 5 Genotypes - but they have Subs types 1a and 1b