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HLA DR13 and HCV vertical infection.
Pediatric research - 1 Jun 2002
Bosi Isabella, Ancora Gina, Mantovani Wilma, Miniero Rita, Verucchi Gabriella, Attard Luciano, Venturi Valentina, Papa Irene, Sandri Fabrizio, Dallacasa Paola, Salvioli Gian Paolo
Abstract excerpt
Risk factors affecting vertical hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission are not completely known, if we exclude maternal HIV coinfection. We hypothesized that immunogenetic factors related to maternal or neonatal HLA profiles may affect HCV vertical transmission. HLA typing (microcytotoxicity assay on blood samples) was performed in 18 infants affected by vertically transmitted HCV infection and in 17 serum-reverted...
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