Model for hepatitis C virus transmissions by Elamin H. Elbasha

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Mixed Cryoglobulinemia by Gianfranco Lauletta, Sabino Russi, Vincenza Conteduca, Loredana Sansonno

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) chronic infection is recognized as the major cause of mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC). …”
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Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus in Risk Groups in Canada by RK Chaudhary, Theresa Mo

“…The prevalence of antibodies against hepatitis C virus (HCV) was studied in hemophiliacs, hemodialysis patients, intravenous drug abusers, female prisoners, homosexuals, individuals with no markers of recent hepatitis A or B virus infections and normal individuals (federal public servants), by an enzyme immunoassay (Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc). …”
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In Vitro Systems for the Study of Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Garrick K. Wilson, Zania Stamataki

“…Furthermore, culture models provide a platform in which therapeutic interventions can be devised or monitored. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has a restricted tropism to human and chimpanzees; thus investigations of HCV biology have been hindered for many years due to a lack of small animal models. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus, Cryoglobulinemia, and Kidney: Novel Evidence by Fabrizio Fabrizi

“…Hepatitis C virus infection can lead to chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure; however, it is also associated with a wide range of extra-hepatic complications. …”
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Acute Coinfection with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Viruses by Brian M Yan, Samuel S Lee

“…Acute coinfection of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) is rare. The few previously reported cases all describe acute HBV followed by acute HCV, leading to HBV clearance but chronic HCV. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus Adaptation to T-Cell Immune Pressure by A. Plauzolles, M. Lucas, S. Gaudieri

“…Replication of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an error-prone process. This high error rate results in the emergence of viral populations (quasispecies) within hosts and contributes to interhost variability. …”
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Morphologic Features of Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Huaibin M. Ko, Juan C. Hernandez-Prera, Hongfa Zhu, Steven H. Dikman, Harleen K. Sidhu, Stephen C. Ward, Swan N. Thung

“…Cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma are the prototypic complications of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in the liver. However, hepatitis C virus also affects a variety of other organs that may lead to significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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Recent Advances in Laboratory Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection by RK Chaudhary

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Prevalence of Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus in Saudi Blood Donors by Bandar Al-Knawy, Awad A El-Mekki, Jamal Hamdi, Raja Thiga, Anwar Sheikha

“…The prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) was retrospectively determined using a second generation enzyme immunoassay in 3868 blood donors from the southern part of Saudi Arabia in an area with high prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. …”
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Genetic polymorphism of hepatitis C virus and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma by S. N. Mammayev, A. M. Karimova

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Elevated Concentration of Defensins in Hepatitis C Virus-Infected Patients by Ehab H. Mattar, Hussein A. Almehdar, Abdullah A. AlJaddawi, Isam ElDin M. Abu Zeid, Elrashdy M. Redwan

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the major etiological agent of human non-A and non-B hepatitis, affecting around 180 million people worldwide. …”
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Characteristics of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in HIV-Infected People by Curtis L Cooper, Andrew D Badley, Jonathan B Angel

“…Knowledge pertaining to hepatitis C virus (HCV)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection is currently incomplete or conflicting. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus–Pediatric and Adult Perspectives in the Current Decade by Nanda Kerkar, Kayla Hartjes

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects both pediatric and adult populations and is an important cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus in Arab World: A State of Concern by Mohamed A. Daw, Aghnaya A. Dau

“…Hepatitis C virus has been considered to be one of the most important devastating causes of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatic cellular carcinoma. …”
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Infection with hepatitis C virus as a cause of cirrhosis – case study by Lidia Sierpińska, Małgorzata Januszek

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Burden of Disease and Cost of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Canada by Robert P Myers, Mel Krajden, Marc Bilodeau, Kelly Kaita, Paul Marotta, Kevork Peltekian, Alnoor Ramji, Chris Estes, Homie Razavi, Morris Sherman

“…BACKGROUND: Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation.…”
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Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus Transmission Obscure in Nigerian Patients by Olive Obienu, Sylvester Nwokediuko, Abraham Malu, Olufunmilayo A. Lesi

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Impact of Age and Sex on Viral Load in Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Andrea Magri, Giulia Francesca Manfredi, Carlo Smirne, Silvia Pigni, Michela Emma Burlone, Mattia Bellan, Nicole Vercellino, Rosalba Minisini, Mario Pirisi

“…The determinants of hepatitis C virus (HCV) viral load remain incompletely understood and may differ in females, who are relatively protected from the consequences of HCV infection during their reproductive years. …”
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