Effect of HCV treatment with DAAs on serum intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) as a marker of intestinal permeability in HCV/HIV co-infected patients

Abstract Background HCV and HIV co-infected patients develop cirrhosis more rapidly than HCV mono-infection. Intestinal injury and microbial translocation are postulated mechanisms for the rapid progression of cirrhosis. Aim Study the effect of HCV treatment with DAAs on serum intestinal fatty acid...

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Main Authors: Hanan Abdelhaleem, Marwa Khairy, Mahmoud Abdo, Ahmed Cordie, Marwa Elsharkawy, Shereen Abdel Alem, Aisha Elsharkawy, Lamiaa Al sehemy, Gamal Esmat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-04-01
Series:Egyptian Liver Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-023-00255-x