The Role of Humoral Innate Immunity in Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Infection with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) causes chronic disease in approximately 80% of cases, resulting in chronic inflammation and cirrhosis. Current treatments are not completely effective, and a vaccine has yet to be developed. Spontaneous resolution of infection is associated with effective host...

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Main Authors: Richard A. Urbanowicz, Alexander W. Tarr, Jonathan K. Ball
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-01-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/4/1/1/