Article
Early evolution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) quasispecies after liver transplant for HCV-related disease.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Aug 2007
Schvoerer Evelyne, Soulier Eric, Royer Cathy, Renaudin Anne-Catherine, Thumann Christine, Fafi-Kremer Samira, Brignon Nicolas, Doridot Stephane, Meyer Nicolas, Pinson Patricia, Ellero Bernard, Woehl-Jaegle Marie-Lorraine, Meyer Carole, Wolf Philippe, Zachary Pierre, Baumert Thomas, Stoll-Keller Francoise
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: End-stage liver disease as a result of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the main indication for liver transplant (LT), but allografts are systematically infected with HCV soon after transplant. Viral quasispecies are poorly described during the early posttransplant period. METHODS: For 17 patients who received an LT for HCV disease, plasma viral quasispecies evolution was determined by...
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