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Study of Prevalence of Autoimmune Manifestations of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection in Beni-Suef Governorate

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Background: Although most patients with chronic hepatitis C are asymptomatic, an appreciable number will experience symptoms that are due to liver disease and /or extrahepatic manifestations of HCV infection. Recognition of these symptoms will lead to early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of extrahepatic manifestations in patients with chronic hepatitis c infection in Beni-Suef Governorate. Patients and methods: 200 patients with CHC are studied, their ages ranged between 20-60 years. They are collected randomly from Beni-Suef University and general hospitals and outpatient clinics. Results: There is a wide range of prevalence of EHMS of HCV infection, 8% were asymptomatic and accidentally discovered to have HCV. 92% of the total number of patients have at least one EHM. The commonest extrahepatic manifestations are rheumatological 51%, hematological 26%, fatigue 20%, dermatological 19%, neurological 16%, DM11%, cryoglobulinemia 9% and less common chest, renal, lymphoproliferative disorders, cardiac, thyroid dysfunction. Conclusion: Extrahepatic manifestations appear earlier than hepatic manifestations of HCV patients. Age and liver fibrosis are considered major risk factors of EHMs. Health professionals should be aware of these HCV-associated complications and presentations.
 

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10.21608/ejhm.2022.229732

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HCV, Autoimmune manifestations, drugs, Hepatic manifestations

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Ahmed Amin

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Ibrahim

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mahmoud.znaty@yahoo.com

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Hanan Ali

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Taha

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Rabab Afifi

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Mohammed

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Shahenaz Hamdi El Genedi

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Khalil

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Nilly

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Abd-Allah

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87

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1

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31467

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2022-04-01

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2022-04-08

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2022-04-01

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/

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Study of Prevalence of Autoimmune Manifestations of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection in Beni-Suef Governorate

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22 Jan 2023