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Clinical and histological characteristics of HIV and hepatitis C virus-co-infec...
Mendes-Correa, Maria Cássia; Widman, Azzo; Brussi, Maria Luiza Paes; Guastini, Cristina Fátima; Cavalheiro, Norma de Paula; Melo, Carlos EduardoHepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important factor contributing to morbidity and mortality in patients co-infected with HIV and HCV. In addition, liver biopsy is an important tool in the clinical management of these patients. Although liver biopsy is controversial, it is recommended for all patients. Data regarding the clinical and histological characteristics of these patients are scarce not only in Brazil but in ...
Patients with chronic hepatitis C and normal transaminases
Pereira, Haydée Marina do Valle; Cavalheiro, Norma de Paula; Tengan, Fátima Mitiko; Melo, Carlos Eduardo; Mello, Evandro Sobroza; Barone, Antônio AlciHepatitis C virus infection evolves progressively persisting in the majority of patients (85%). Most patients have high ALT (alanine aminotransferase) levels and approximately 25% normal ALT. The latter are usually female and there is no association between genotype and severity of hepatic lesion. Histologic analysis usually shows small lesion and absence or low amount of fibrosis, despite cirrhosis having been...