The role of hepatitis C virus in alcoholic liver disease.
Alcohol Alcohol
; 32(2): 103-11, 1997.
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ABSTRACT
Alcoholism is a major public health problem across the world. However, only a minority of individuals who abuse alcohol develop significant liver injury. Interactions between alcohol and hepatotrophic viruses, particularly hepatitis C virus, have been recognized for some time. The aim of this review is to examine the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in individuals who abuse alcohol, and to discuss the association between hepatitis C virus infection and the histopathological and clinical findings in this group of patients. The possible pathogenesis of interaction between alcohol and hepatitis C virus is discussed briefly, and treatment options are examined.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hepatite C
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Hepacivirus
/
Cirrose Hepática Alcoólica
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Alcohol Alcohol
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido