2019
DOI: 10.21294/1814-4861-2019-18-3-90-96
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Eradication of HCV Infection in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: Factor of Cancer Prevention or Carcinogenesis?

Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common causes of death from cancer and is the final stage of chronic liver disease, usually occurring in patients with cirrhosis (CP). Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) leads to progressive liver inflammation and cirrhosis because this virus specifically affects liver tissue. Previously used interferon therapy had a relatively low efficiency and very high risks of side effects. During the period of administration of interferon (IFN) schemes it was … Show more

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