Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in alcoholic patients: role of parenteral risk factors Prevalência do vírus da hepatite C em alcoolistas: a atuação dos fatores de risco parenterais

Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in alcoholic patients: role of parenteral risk factors Prevalência do vírus da hepatite C em alcoolistas: a atuação dos fatores de risco parenterais

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is elevated in alcoholic patients, but the risk factors are unclear. The role of parenteral risk factors are indeterminated in this population. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in alcoholic patients admit...

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Main Authors: Bruno Galperim, Hugo Cheinquer, Airton Stein, André Fonseca, Vagner Lunge, Nilo Ikuta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Gastroenterologia (IBEPEGE) 2006-06-01
Series:Arquivos de Gastroenterologia
Subjects:
Hepatite C
Alcoolismo
Abuso de substâncias por via endovenosa
Hepatitis C
Alcoholism
Substance abuse
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