Natural history of hepatitis C virus infection

Mondelli, M.U.

Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents 17(2): 128-132

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0393-974X
PMID: 14518710
Document Number: 554504
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common transmissible agent responsible for a significant proportion of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide. The natural history of acute HCV infection is characterized by a high rate of progression to persistent infection. The resulting chronic liver disease is dependent upon a delicate balance of host, viral and environmental factors which may significantly influence its clinical outcome.

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