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1AW Morrow Gastroenterology and Liver Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. g.mccaughan@centenary.usyd.edu.au
Abstract:
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is widespread throughout Asia. Unusual features of HCV in Asia include a novel genotype distribution with a significant representation of 3a. This is particularly important as genotype 3 is very sensitive to interferon-based therapies. A major concern in the Asian region is the high prevalence of hepatocellular cancer complicating HCV-associated cirrhosis, particularly in Japan. Finally, liver transplantation for advanced HCV infection with cirrhosis is an option via cadaveric and living donor programmes.
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