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Natural history of vertically acquired HCV infection and associated autoimmune phenomena.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Aug 2014
Garazzino Silvia, Calitri Carmelina, Versace Antonella, Alfarano Alda, Scolfaro Carlo, Bertaina Chiara, Vatrano Simona, Mignone Federica, Licciardi Francesco, Gabiano Clara, Tovo Pier-Angelo
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UNLABELLED: The natural history of vertically acquired HCV infection is ill defined. The aim of this study was to outline the natural course of vertical HCV infection in a cohort of untreated children, including rate of spontaneous viral clearance, frequency and features of HCV-related autoimmune disorders. Children with vertical HCV infection were prospectively followed from the first month of life with regular...
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