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Hepatitis C virus infection in Italian kidney graft recipients. Changing risk factors and hepatitis C virus genotypes.
Italian journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Oct 1997
Angelico M, Tisone G, Rapicetta M, Pisani F, Gandin C, Chionne P, Dettori S, Iaria G, Danese V, Orlando G, Casciani C U
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: The risk for hepatitis C virus infection in kidney transplant recipients has been reduced by the introduction of accurate diagnostic tests. Little is known, however, of the current risk factors and the molecular genetics of hepatitis C virus infection in Italy. METHODS: We studied 101 Italian kidney allograft recipients, transplanted between 1975 and 1995, in Italy or abroad. Sera were assayed...
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