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Host and virus factors defining progression to chronicity or spontaneous clearance of acute HCV. The early evolution of HCV is shaped by an arms race between the host and virus. Viral diversification occurs as a result of varying dominance of pre-existing strains and immune selection of de novo variants formed during inaccurate viral replication and is aided by replication within compartments such as the brain and PBMCs.
