Distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Objective: To determine the distribution of HCV genotypes among the patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Dubai, UAE.

Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted from January 2009 to June 2009 in the Medical and Infectious Diseases clinics at Rashid Hospital Dubai. The study was designed to include patient's demographics, clinical information including the various risk factors for the transmission of HCV and laboratory data.