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Extrahepatic HCV Manifestations Overview by Alex Timofte is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) Mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC) is the most studied extrahepatic manifestation associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. MC is a systemic vasculitis caused by the deposition of circulating immune complexes in small blood vessels. 2) MC can affect the skin, kidneys, and nervous system. Common symptoms include vasculitis, renal impairment, and peripheral neuropathy. 3) HCV infection leads to lymphoproliferation and activation of B-cells, which produce pathogenic cryoglobulin immune complexes and ca
- Author
- Alex Timofte
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- EN