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Hepatitis C. A clinical update.

S D Colquhoun
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Hepatitis C virus is now known to be the causative agent for at least 90% of non-A, non-B hepatitis cases. In the few years since its characterization, much has been learned about this virus and the scope of its disease. It now appears that close to 100% of infections may become chronic, with delayed but potentially devastating consequences. The treatment options for hepatitis C remain limited and less than satisfactory. A vaccine seems to be a distant goal, but other strategies for treatment may be closer. For now, the best option remains prevention.

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S D Colquhoun. 1996. Hepatitis C. A clinical update.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1996.01430130020004

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