Serum albumin and mortality risk in a hyperendemic area of HCV infection in Japan
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypoalbuminemia has been shown to be associated with increased mortality. We reported a mass screening in 1990 of X town in Japan, which demonstrated a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This follow-up study determ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-12-01
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Series: | Virology Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/375 |