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whats the difference between genotypes

what the difference between geno types which one is worse 1 2 or 3
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Genotype 1a is the hardest to treat, they call it the tricker of the Hep C's.  It is said that it doesnt respond as weel to treatment as 2 and 3.
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genotype 1 is harder to treat than 2 or 3
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