Article
Association between histological findings, aminotransferase levels and viral genotype in chronic hepatitis C infection.
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - 1 Jan 2000
Fecury Amanda Alves, Almeida Marcella Kelly Costa de, Santos Kemper Nunes dos, Freitas Andrei da Silva, Dantas Socorro de Fátima Loureiro, Costa Carlos Araújo da, Crescente Ângelo Barlleta, Sousa Rita Catarina Medeiros de, Brito Elza Baía de, Nassiri Reza, Lampe Elizabeth, Martins Luisa Caricio
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The genomic heterogeneity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) influences liver disorders. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HCV genotypes and to investigate the influence of these genotypes on disease progression. METHODS: Blood samples and liver biopsies were collected from HCV-seropositive patients for serological analysis, biochemical marker measurements, HCV genotyping and histopathological...
Topics
- Adult
- Alanine Transaminase
- Aspartate Aminotransferases
- Biopsy
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C, Chronic