Objective The objective of this paper is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on
the risk of developing elevated antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies and related …

In addition to its effects in the liver, chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can have serious
consequences for other organ systems. Extrahepatic manifestations include mixed …

Abstract Purpose of Review The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is characterized by the
development of thrombotic events and pregnancy morbidity in the presence of …

Since the association between antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) and syphilis was first
described, many other viral, bacterial and parasitic infections have been shown to induce …

Viral infection can induce the production of autoantibodies : Current Opinion in Rheumatology
Viral infection can induce the production of autoantibodies : Current Opinion in Rheumatology …

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a worldwide disease that is characterized by a
preferential chronic evolution with mild to severe liver disease, including cirrhosis and, in …

The etiology and pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases have long been an enigmatic
subject that have involved genetic and environmental factors. Recent intriguing data has …

Thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major
problem. The pathophysiology is multifactorial, with auto-immunogenicity, direct bone …

Thrombocytopenia (TCP) is a haematological condition known to occur in chronically
infected hepatitis C (HCV) patients and may interfere with diagnostic procedures, such as …

Objective. B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) is known to support B-cell proliferation (BCP) in B-
cell haemopathies and autoimmune diseases. We assume that BLyS may play a role in the …