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Steatosis in chronic hepatitis C: why does it really matter?
Gut - 1 Jan 2006
Asselah T, Rubbia-Brandt L, Marcellin P, Negro F
Abstract excerpt
Hepatic steatosis is a common histological feature of chronic hepatitis C. Various factors are associated with hepatic steatosis, including obesity, high alcohol consumption, diabetes type II, and hyperlipidaemia. These factors may contribute to steatosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C. In humans, hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 3 is more commonly associated with steatosis. In vitro studies and the...
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