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Tools for the diagnosis of hepatitis C virus infection and hepatic fibrosis staging.
World journal of gastroenterology - 7 Apr 2014
Saludes Verónica, González Victoria, Planas Ramon, Matas Lurdes, Ausina Vicente, Martró Elisa
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection represents a major public health issue. Hepatitis C can be cured by therapy, but many infected individuals are unaware of their status. Effective HCV screening, fast diagnosis and characterization, and hepatic fibrosis staging are highly relevant for controlling transmission, treating infected patients and, consequently, avoiding end-stage liver disease. Exposure to HCV can be...
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