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The study of hepatitis C virus infection

Xiaogang Xiang, Qing Xie

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There is strong evidence demonstrating the association of chronic HCV infection to cirrhosis and hepa-tocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCV infection is becoming a global health challenge, causing a significant proportion of chronic liver disease. To understand the long-term outcome of HCV infection, we may identify the patients at risk for HCV-related complication. The natural history of hepatitis C virus infection is described in this review. Key words: Hepatitis C;  Liver cirrhosis;  Hepatocellular carcinoma;  Natural history

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There is strong evidence demonstrating the association of chronic HCV infection to cirrhosis and hepa-tocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCV infection is becoming a global health challenge, causing a significant proportion of chronic liver disease. To understand the long-term outcome of HCV infection, we may identify the patients at risk for HCV-related complication. The natural history of hepatitis C virus infection is described in this review. Key words: Hepatitis C;  Liver cirrhosis;  Hepatocellular carcinoma;  Natural history

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There is strong evidence demonstrating the association of chronic HCV infection to cirrhosis and hepa-tocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCV infection is becoming a global health challenge, causing a significant proportion of chronic liver disease. To understand the long-term outcome of HCV infection, we may identify the patients at risk for HCV-related complication. The natural history of hepatitis C virus infection is described in this review. Key words: Hepatitis C;  Liver cirrhosis;  Hepatocellular carcinoma;  Natural history

Key concepts: Hepatocellular carcinoma, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C virus, Medicine, Natural history, Hepatitis C, Chronic infection, Liver disease

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