Association between histological findings, aminotransferase levels and viral genotype in chronic hepatitis C infection

Association between histological findings, aminotransferase levels and viral genotype in chronic hepatitis C infection

Introduction: The genomic heterogeneity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) influences liver disorders. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HCV genotypes and to investigate the influence of these genotypes on disease progression. Methods: Blood samples and liver biopsies were collected from HCV...

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Main Authors: Amanda Alves Fecury, Marcella Kelly Costa de Almeida, Kemper Nunes dos Santos, Andrei da Silva Freitas, Socorro de Fátima Loureiro Dantas, Carlos Araújo da Costa, Ângelo Barlleta Crescente, Rita Catarina Medeiros de Sousa, Elza Baía de Brito, Reza Nassiri, Elizabeth Lampe, Luisa Caricio Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2014-02-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Hepatitis C virus
Genotype
Histopathology
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