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Distribution of IL28B Polymorphism in a Cohort of Italians and Immigrants with HCV Infection: Association with Viraemia, Stage of Fibrosis and Response to Treatment.
Journal of immigrant and minority health - 1 Aug 2017
Nosotti L, Petrelli A, Genovese D, Catone S, Argentini C, Vella S, Rossi A, Costanzo G, Fortino A, Chessa L, Miglioresi L, Mirisola C
Abstract excerpt
Aims of the study are to investigate, in a cohort of patients affected by HCV chronic hepatitis with genotypes 1 and 4, the prevalence of interleukin 28B (IL28B) genotypes, the possible association between IL28B polymorphism and severity of liver damage, the role of IL28B CC as a predictor of outcome. 365 patients with HCV infection were observed between 2013 and 2014. Demographic, virological, biochemical, and...
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