Extrahepatic manifestations of infection with hepatitis C virus

Category Primary study
JournalRev. gastroenterol. Perú
Year 2009
Since the identification of hepatitis C in 1989, it has been studied extensively. In addition to its hepatotropic; have extrahepatic effects that are directly related to extrahepatic replication with high affinity to lymphoid tissues. As a result of that characteristics, autoimmune manifestations or a wide spread immune stimulation, hematological, endocrine, dermatological, Ophtalmic, salival and other miscellaneous problems can be presented in affected patients.
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First added on: Apr 27, 2019