Cognitive Performance in Asymptomatic Elderly People with Hepatitis C: The Role of Education

Cognitive Performance in Asymptomatic Elderly People with Hepatitis C: The Role of Education

Background: Neurotropism of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be the source of subtle neuropsychological symptoms in non-cirrhotic patients. Age is a risk factor for cognitive impairment (CI). Thus, asymptomatic elderly people who carry HCV might be at a greater risk of CI. Education can influence tes...

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Main Authors: Max Kopti Fakoury, Sergio Luis Schmidt, Carlos Eduardo Brandão Mello, Aureo do Carmo Filho, Marcia Maria Amendola Pires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
chronic hepatitis C
elderly
viral hepatitis
cognitive reserve
mental status tests
education
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/14/4588

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