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Recurrent hepatitis C virus infection after liver transplantation--long-term follow-up with respect to the HCV genotypes/subtypes.
Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - 1 Apr 1997
Arnold J C, Töx U, Goeser T, Otto G, Müller H M, Hofmann W J, Stremmel W, Theilmann L
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Various factors may affect the postoperative course in recurrent hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection after liver transplantation (OLT). The aim of our study was to evaluate the potential role of HCV genotypes and immunosuppressive treatment. METHODS: 17 liver allograft recipients, HCV-RNA positive prior to OLT, were followed 26-102 months postoperatively. The diagnosis of HCV infection was based on...
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