Coding-complete genome sequences of two hepatitis C virus genotype 5 variants including one assigned to putative subtype 5b.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 5 is not known to be genetically diverse, comprising only one subtype. Here, we report the coding-complete genome sequences of two HCV genotype 5 variants, including one classified to the putative subtype 5b, in samples submitted for routine patient management in Quebec, Canada.