Estimation of stage‐specific fibrosis progression rates in chronic hepatitis C virus infection

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Authors

Hla‐Hla Thein · University Health Network

Gregory J. Dore · National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs

Murray Krahn · University Health Network

Abstract

Our large systematic review provides increased precision in estimating fibrosis progression in chronic HCV infection and supports nonlinear disease progression. Estimates of progression to cirrhosis from studies conducted in clinical settings were lower than previous estimates.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis C virus research Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Liver Disease and Transplantation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hepatology

Volume 48, Issue 2, pp. 418-431

DOI: 10.1002/hep.22375

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