2012, Volume 5, Issue 4, pp 439 – 443

Clinical particularities and response to the anti-inflammatory effect of antiviral treatment in patients with Chronic Hepatitis C and Rheumatoid Syndrome
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Lilea GC *

Streba CT **

Baloseanu CL *

Vere CC ***

Rogoveanu I ***

* University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova

** Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of Craiova, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova

*** Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova

Correspondence to: : Lilea Georgiana Carmen, MD, PhD Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, 1 Tabaci Street, Craiova, Romania Mobile: 0040723209269; E-mail: georgiana_lilea@yahoo.com

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important cause for the development of serious hepatic disease such as chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. Though the pathological mechanisms are poorly understood, it is well established that CHC plays an important role in several immune mediated conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. We focused on the clinical particularities of patients with CHC and associated RS and we specifically investigated the anti-inflammatory role of IFN-alpha concerning the rheumatic symptoms.

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HCVCHCBMICRP evolution

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Article Publishing Date (print): 15-12-2012
Available Online: 25-12-2012

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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

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