Hepatitis C and cutaneous alterations

While most of those infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are asymptomatic or only develop liver manifestations, a significant percentage evolves with autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders, resulting in a clinical condition called HCV syndrome. This work involving case studies of six patients...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2012-11, Vol.45 (6), p.770-773
Main Authors: Fachinelli, Leticia Rita, Resende Silva, Ellen Caroline Rosa, de Faria Figueiredo, Maria Gabriela, Starck Possa, Mellanie, Fontana Pelegrinelli, Fabiana Fernandes, Molina, Rodrigo Juliano
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Language:English
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Hepatitis C virus
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Summary:While most of those infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are asymptomatic or only develop liver manifestations, a significant percentage evolves with autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders, resulting in a clinical condition called HCV syndrome. This work involving case studies of six patients with hepatitis C and varied skin manifestation aimed to report skin lesions occurring with HCV infection and its treatment. Skin manifestations in hepatitis C have been based on epidemiological studies. This justifies the need for studies that correlate HCV infection and its treatment with skin manifestations.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/S0037-8682201200060002