Epidemiology and Natural History of Childhood-Acquired Chronic Hepatitis C: A Single-Center Long-Term Prospective Study
Conclusions:
The present study describes the largest cohort of children with chronic HCV infection prospectively evaluated with a long follow-up at a single center. HCV infection in children is often a chronic infection that can be cured with modern antiviral therapy. Early treatment could prevent the development of advanced liver disease.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Hepatology Source Type: research
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