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The role of hepatitis C virus genotypes and core mutations in hepatocellular carcinoma in Cameroon.
Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 Sept 2020
Amougou-Atsama Marie, Jean Adrien Atangana Paul, Noah Noah Dominique, Fewou Moundipa Paul, Pineau Pascal, Njouom Richard
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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is known to be an important risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Cameroon. However, the effect of HCV-related factors on HCC development still remains unknown in the Central Africa. In this study, we investigated the role of HCV genotypes and core mutations in HCC development in Cameroonian patients. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted using...
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