title: Immunogenetics of hepatitis C virus.
abstract: Hepatitis C is a complex disease and a significant public health problem. The long-term outcome of HCV infection is difficult to predict, as the virus may be eliminated or may persist to establish a chronic infection. Further investigation is required to clarify factors that determine or influence the outcome of infection, although unique host factors appear to significantly affect the prognosis for infected patients.
authors.affiliation: Trinity College and St James' Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McKiernan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kelleher
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006239:Haplotypes; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000235:genetics* / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007125:Immunogenetics; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens