On the basis of phylogenetic analysis of nucleotide sequences, multiple genotypes and
subtypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) have been identified. Characterization of these genetic …

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects nearly 170 million people worldwide and is responsible
for approximately 20% of cases of acute hepatitis and 70% of cases of chronic hepatitis …

Background An increasing proportion of deaths among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–
infected persons with access to combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) are due to …

Bilirubin metabolism, 205 Hepatic transport and conjugation of bilirubin, 205 Distribution of
jaundice in the tissues, 207 Factors determining the depth of jaundice, 207 Classification of …

BACKGROUND & AIMS:: The effect of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection on patient and
allograft survival after orthotopic liver transplantation is controversial. Hepatitis C recurrence …

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common and often results in slowly progressive
liver disease. Although acute hepatitis C is now uncommon, most patients with acute …

Background/Aims: The natural history and predictors of HCV-related disease severity post-
transplantation are uncertain. The aims of this study were to define the natural history of post …

The natural history of clinically compensated hepatitis C virus (HCV) cirrhosis after liver
transplantation is unknown. This information is relevant to transplant centers to improve the …

Recurrent hepatitis occurs in the majority of patients undergoing liver transplantation for
hepatitis C virus (HCV) cirrhosis, with progression to cirrhosis in up to 30% after 5 years …

Direct‐acting antiviral (DAA) therapy has altered the frequency and outcome of liver
transplantation (LT) for hepatitis C virus (HCV). The high efficacy and tolerability of DAA …