HCV core antigen is an alternative marker to HCV RNA for evaluating active HCV infection: implications for improved diagnostic option in an era of affordable DAAs

HCV core antigen is an alternative marker to HCV RNA for evaluating active HCV infection: implications for improved diagnostic option in an era of affordable DAAs

The core antigen of the hepatitis C virus (HCV Ag) presents an alternative marker to HCV RNA when screening patients for HCV viremia. This study sought to evaluate the utility of HCV Ag as a marker to assess active HCV infection in individuals residing in an HCV-endemic area. From 298 HCV-seropositi...

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Main Authors: Rujipat Wasitthankasem, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Chompoonut Auphimai, Nipaporn Siripon, Sirapa Klinfueng, Pisit Tangkijvanich, Sompong Vongpunsawad, Yong Poovorawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-11-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Hepatitis C virus
HCV Ag
HCV RNA
Active HCV infection
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4008.pdf

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