| Literature DB >> 26600216 |
Shilpa Lingala1, Marc G Ghany2.
Abstract
Hepatitis C infection is a common cause of cirrhosis and indication for liver transplantation in the United States. The incidence of chronic hepatitis C has been declining, but rates of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma are projected to increase. The outcome of chronic hepatitis C is variable. It is estimated that 20% to 25% will develop cirrhosis over a 25-year to 30-year period. The rate of disease progression is influenced by many host, viral, and environmental factors. Few can be modified. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Chronic hepatitis C; Cirrhosis; Decompensated liver disease; Fibrosis; Hepatitis C virus; Natural history
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26600216 PMCID: PMC5939344 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2015.07.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastroenterol Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8553 Impact factor: 3.806