[Hepatitis C--clinical aspects, diagnosis and therapy]
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A Protocol for Analyzing Hepatitis C Virus Replication
Published on: June 26, 2014
1II, Medizinische Klinik (Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Endokrinologie), Krankenhaus Am Bürgerpark, Bremerhaven.
Abstract:
Hepatitis C is caused by a flavivirus measuring 30 to 60 nm in diameter which in Germany has an incidence of 0.4 to 0.7% among the general population. Transmission is largely hematogenous and high-risk groups include needle-using drug addicts, hemophiliacs, and patients on dialysis. The diagnosis is based on the detection of hepatitis C antibodies, HCV-RNS PCR and histological findings. The symptoms are mild and the chronification rate may by as high as 80%. The treatment of choice is alpha interferon.
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