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Chronic hepatitis C in childhood: an 18-year experience.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 15 Nov 2005
Iorio Raffaele, Giannattasio Antonietta, Sepe Angela, Terracciano Luigi Maria, Vecchione Raffaella, Vegnente Angela
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The long-term outcome of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) has not been well studied, both for untreated and interferon-treated children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of disease in a large series of children with CHC. METHODS: Clinical, biochemical, virological, and histological features were evaluated in all children (age, 2-18 years) with CHC who did not have concomitant...
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