Natural history of recurrent hepatitis C
M Berenguer - Liver Transplantation, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Natural history of recurrent hepatitis C Page 1 Natural History of Recurrent Hepatitis C Marina
Berenguer Key Points 1. After liver transplantation for hepatitis C virus (HCV)related cirrhosis,
recurrence of infection is universal, with development of histological hepatitis in the majority of
patients. 2. The natural history of recurrent hepatitis C is highly variable. Although 30% to
50% of patients develop posttransplantation viremia with minimal liver injury, 10% to 30%
progress to cirrhosis after a median of 5 years. 3. Progression of hepatitis C is accelerated in …
Berenguer Key Points 1. After liver transplantation for hepatitis C virus (HCV)related cirrhosis,
recurrence of infection is universal, with development of histological hepatitis in the majority of
patients. 2. The natural history of recurrent hepatitis C is highly variable. Although 30% to
50% of patients develop posttransplantation viremia with minimal liver injury, 10% to 30%
progress to cirrhosis after a median of 5 years. 3. Progression of hepatitis C is accelerated in …