Title: Natural History of Hepatitis C–Related Cirrhosis
Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a common cause of cirrhosis. The natural history of HCV-related cirrhosis has not been studied well, because a large cohort of untreated patients with lengthy follow-up is required. Many cirrhosis patients today are treated with interferon-based regimens, which alter the natural course of the disease.
Researchers in Italy analyzed disease evolution in 214 treatment-naive HCV-seropositive adults with compensated cirrhosis who were enrolled …
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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