In the 1970s, an unknown virus was suspected for documented cases of transfusion-
associated hepatitis, a phenomenon called non-A, non-B hepatitis. In 1989, the infectious …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a hepatotropic RNA virus that causes progressive liver damage,
which might result in liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally, between 64 and …

This report updates and combines earlier versions of guidelines for the prevention and
treatment of opportunistic infections (OIs) in HIV-infected adults (ie, persons aged> 18 years) …

Background The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem and a leading
cause of chronic liver disease. 5 An estimated 180 million people are infected worldwide. 6 …

Abstract Introduction The Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)
convened an international working party on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of liver disease worldwide and a potential cause of
substantial morbidity and mortality in the future. The complexity and uncertainty related to …

Background The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem and a leading
cause of chronic liver disease. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and …

Since the identification of the hepatitis C virus, great strides have been made in the
development of an antiviral therapy. As a crucial mediator of the innate antiviral immune …

Proinflammatory cytokines are potent mediators of numerous biological processes and are
tightly regulated in the body. Chronic uncontrolled levels of such cytokines can initiate and …

Epidemiology Chronic hepatitis C virus infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease
and death throughout the world. 1, 2, 4–9 Very effective treatment is now available, which …