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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Research in Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2012;volume=17;issue=5;spage=466;epage=469;aulast=Shavakhi |