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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Main Authors: Sata Michio, Nagao Yumiko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/375