Diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis C.

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Chronic HCV infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide. The disease is indolent or subclinical in the majority of patients but alcohol consumption and older age at infection may be associated with an accelerated course. Current diagnostic modalities are highly sensitive and specific in confirming the diagnosis and may help predict response to therapy....

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