[Extrahepatic manifestations of infection with hepatitis C virus].
Since the identification of hepatitis C in 1989, it has been studied extensively. In addition to its hepatotropic; have extrahepatic effects that are directly related to extrahepatic replication with high affinity to lymphoid tissues. As a result of that characteristics, autoimmune manifestations or a widespread immune stimulation, hematological, endocrine, dermatological, Ophtalmic, salival and other miscellaneous problems can be presented in affected patients.
García Ferrera
Waldo O
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Dpto. Gastroenterologia, Hosp. Univ. Calixto Garcia, La Habana, Cuba.
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Hugo
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Moredo Romo
Edelisa
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D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology