Article
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...
Topics
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C
- Humans
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- RNA, Viral