Recently added articles from Hepatitis Weekly:
Researchers at Federal University target dentistry.
Dec 28, 2009 ... In this recent report, researchers in Brazil conducted a study "Tongue hyperpigmentation is a rare side effect in patients with hepatitis C virus infection who are receiving peginterferon alfa and ribavirin combination therapy. Tongue hyperpigmentation usually occurs after the patient has ...
New hepatitis A virus study findings have been published by A. Azizi and colleagues.(Report)
Dec 28, 2009 ... According to a study from Ottawa, Canada, "The slow growth of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in cell culture is one of the primary pitfalls in the development of sensitive and rapid methods for the detection and quantification of HAV and associated neutralizing antibodies." "Currently, ...
New hepatitis C virus findings from University of California, Medical Department described.
Dec 28, 2009 ... According to a study from the United States, "Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma and probably also non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. The molecular mechanisms of HCV-associated carcinogenesis are unknown." "Here we ...
New hepatitis C virus study findings recently were reported by A.C.M. Novais and co-researchers.(Clinical report)
Dec 28, 2009 ... "Intravenous drug injection has been reported as the main risk factor for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of the present study was to describe the prevalence and the epidemiological profile of HCV infection among abusers of illegal injected and non-injected drugs in Cuiaba, ...
Research results from R. Moucari and colleagues update understanding of hepatitis C virus.
Dec 28, 2009 ... According to recent research from Clichy, France, "Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 4 (HCV-4) is increasing in prevalence in Western countries. However, little is known about the severity of the disease and response to treatment." "The aim of this study was to assess the ...