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Clinical and histological characteristics of HIV and hepatitis C virus-co-infected patients in Brazil: a case series study.
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo - 1 Jan 2000
Mendes-Correa Maria Cássia, Widman Azzo, Brussi Maria Luiza Paes, Guastini Cristina Fátima, Cavalheiro Norma de Paula, Melo Carlos Eduardo, Barone Antonio Alci, Gianini Reinaldo José
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UNLABELLED: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important factor contributing to morbidity and mortality in patients co-infected with HIV and HCV. In addition, liver biopsy is an important tool in the clinical management of these patients. Although liver biopsy is controversial, it is recommended for all patients. Data regarding the clinical and histological characteristics of these patients are scarce not only in...
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