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Immunologic and Extra hepatic Manifestations of HCV Infection

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Internal Medicine

Advisors

Heshmat, Kamel , Subhi, Elham , Bakr, Yaser

Authors

Muhammad, Amal Fouad

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:31:29

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2017-04-26 12:31:29

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Egypt has possibly the highest Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevalence worldwide. A high proportion of HCV infections become chronic and lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although most patients with chronic hepatitis C are asymptomatic, an appreciable number will experience symptoms that are due to the liver disease and /or extrahepatic manifestations of HCV infection. Recognition of these symptoms will lead to early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C.Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been reported to be associated with a wide range of immunologic markers and extra hepatic conditions, most notably; essential mixed cryoglobulinemia, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis , porphyria cutanea tarda and non-Hodgkin`s lymphoma, Other associated conditions, with a wide range of reported frequencies include lichen planus, autoimmune thyroiditis, diabetes mellitus and Sjogren`s syndrome. Early recognition and diagnosis of these manifestations may lead to early diagnosis and successful treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection.

Issued

1 Jan 2007

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/32793

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Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023