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Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C.
American family physician - 15 Jun 2015
Wilkins Thad, Akhtar Mariam, Gititu Eunice, Jalluri Christine, Ramirez Jason
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, a major cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, is predominantly transmitted by exposure to blood or body fluids. The infection progresses to a chronic state in 80% of patients, whereas the virus clears completely after the acute infection in 20% of patients. Screening for HCV with an anti-HCV antibody test is recommended for all adults at high risk of infection, and...
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