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.

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