Extrahepatic Manifestations and Autoantibodies in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection frequently have many extrahepatic manifestations, as persistent HCV infection often triggers lymphoproliferative disorders and metabolic abnormalities. These manifestations primarily include autoimmune disorders such as cryoglobulinemia, Sjögre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Clinical and Developmental Immunology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/871401 |