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Mixed cryoglobulinemia and hepatitis C virus association: ten years later.
The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ - 1 Jun 2001
Della Rossa A, Tavoni A, Baldini C, Bombardieri S
Abstract excerpt
Mixed cryoglobulinemia is a systemic vasculitis described as a triad characterized by purpura, weakness and arthralgias. Since the first description of the disease in 1964 by Meltzer and Franklin our understanding of its pathogenesis has increased considerably. The striking association of the disease with hepatitis C virus infection was initially noted in 1990. Since then, the disease has gained growing attention...
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