Article
Clinical characteristics and distribution of genotypes of TT virus infection in a hepatitis C virus-hyperendemic township of a hepatitis B virus-endemic country (Taiwan).
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Nov 2002
Dai Chia-Yen, Yu Ming-Lung, Hou Cheng, Lu Sheng-Nan, Wang Jing-Houng, Huang Jee-Fu, Chen Shinn-Cherng, Lin Zu-Yau, Hsieh Ming-Yuh, Tsai Jung-Fa, Wang Liang-Yen, Chuang Wan-Long, Chang Wen-Yu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of TT virus (TTV) viremia, without definite clinical significance, has been reported to be higher among chronic hepatitis C patients. The status and clinical characteristics of TT virus (TTV) infection and distribution of TTV genotypes in a hepatitis C virus (HCV) hyperendemic township (Masago community) in a hepatitis B virus (HBV) endemic country (Taiwan) were investigated. METHODS:...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- DNA Virus Infections
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Humans
- Liver Function Tests
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence
- RNA, Viral