Hepatitis C and cutaneous alterations.

نویسندگان

  • Letícia Rita Fachinelli
  • Ellen Caroline Rosa Resende Silva
  • Maria Gabriela de Faria Figueiredo
  • Mellanie Starck Possa
  • Fabiana Fernandes Fontana Pelegrinelli
  • Rodrigo Juliano Molina
چکیده

While most of those infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are asymptomatic or only develop liver manifestations, a significant percentage evolves with autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders, resulting in a clinical condition called HCV syndrome. This work involving case studies of six patients with hepatitis C and varied skin manifestation aimed to report skin lesions occurring with HCV infection and its treatment. Skin manifestations in hepatitis C have been based on epidemiological studies. This justifies the need for studies that correlate HCV infection and its treatment with skin manifestations.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

دوره 45 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012