Hepatitis C following administration of intravenous immunoglobulins
Cabrera Chaves, T.; Simón Marco, M.A.; Gomollón García, F.; Botella Esteban, M.T.; Uribarrena Echebarría, R.
Gastroenterologia y Hepatologia 19(6): 305-308
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5705 PMID: 8754418 Document Number: 464050
Five patients with hepatitis C virus infection of different severity and evolution following the administration of intravenous (i.v.) immunoglobulins (Igs) are presented. The important morbidity of hepatitis C virus infection and the need for adequate donor screening are discussed, as is accurate indication of these drugs in the management of patients with immunosuppression and other diseases.