The role of microRNAs in the pathogenesis, grading and treatment of hepatic fibrosis in schistosomiasis
Abstract Schistosomiasis is a prevalent parasitic disease worldwide. The main pathological changes of hepatosplenic schistosomiasis are hepatic granuloma and fibrosis due to worm eggs. Portal hypertension and ascites induced by hepatic fibrosis are usually the main causes of death in patients with c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3866-0 |