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HCV genotypes and cryoglobulinemia.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology - 1 Jan 2000
Crovatto M, Ceselli S, Mazzaro C, Modolo M L, Martelli P, Mazzi G, Pozzato G, Giannini F, Barbisin M, Chiarotto B
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the HCV genotype distribution in subjects affected by cryoglobulinemia in order to verify its possible role in the pathogenesis of the disease and to provide the clinician with a useful datum for therapy. METHODS: Nested PCR with universal and type-specific primers was used for the genotyping. RESULTS: Genotype I (1a) was never present in cryoglobulinemia, while it was present in 7 (4.3%)...
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