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Influence of the genotypes of hepatitis C virus on the severity of recurrent liver disease after liver transplantation.
Gastroenterology - 1 Apr 1995
Féray C, Gigou M, Samuel D, Paradis V, Mishiro S, Maertens G, Reynés M, Okamoto H, Bismuth H, Bréchot C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Several genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) have been identified by phylogenetic analysis, but their clinical relevance remains elusive. Liver transplantation for HCV-related cirrhosis offers a unique opportunity for prospective studies of this issue. METHODS: Sixty anti-HCV-positive liver recipients with precise virological and histological assessments were included. HCV genotype was determined...
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