The association of non-O blood group and severity of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection

The association of non-O blood group and severity of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection

Background: The progression rate of liver fibrosis is variable among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is affected by environmental and genetic factors. We determined the association between ABO blood groups and the severity of liver fibrosis in HCV patients. Materials and Methods...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Shavakhi, Mehri Hajalikhani, Mohammad Minakari, Alireza Norian, Rahil Riahi, Mina Azarnia, Lida Liaghat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
ABO Blood Groups
Hepatitis C
Liver Fibrosis
Thrombosis.
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2012;volume=17;issue=5;spage=466;epage=469;aulast=Shavakhi

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