The Impact of Steatosis on Chronic Hepatitis C Progression and Response to Antiviral Treatments

The Impact of Steatosis on Chronic Hepatitis C Progression and Response to Antiviral Treatments

Metabolic derangement is characteristic in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Aside from established liver injury, various extrahepatic metabolic disorders impact the natural history of the disease, clinical outcomes, and the efficacy of antiviral therapy. The presence of steatosis, re...

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Main Authors: Phumelele Yvonne Siphepho, Yi-Ting Liu, Ciniso Sylvester Shabangu, Jee-Fu Huang, Chung-Feng Huang, Ming-Lun Yeh, Ming-Lung Yu, Shu-Chi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
hepatitis C virus
steatosis
NAFLD/NASH (MAFLD)
metabolic syndrome
hepatocellular carcinoma
interferon-based therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/10/1491

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