Abstract:Background
Serum fibrosis markers are useful in staging chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) but have not been evaluated in chronic hepatitis D (HDV).
Aims
We evaluated the utility of serum fibrosis markers (fibrosis-4 score [FIB-4], AST to ALT ratio [AAR], age-platelet index [API], AST-to-platelet-ratio-index [APRI] and Hui score) in HDV infection.
Methods
Clinical and histologic laboratory data from HBV, HCV and HDV patients were evaluated and serum fibrosis markers were calculated. The ability of fibro… Show more
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“…We are greatly appreciative of the interest in our recent manuscript[1] by Dr. Kayadibi [2]and value the opportunity to discuss and clarify his concerns.…”
Section: Sirsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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Conflicts of interest: None of the authors has financial interests or conflicts of interest related to this research.
The authors’ declarations of personal and financial interests are unchanged from those in the original article[1]. …”
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confidence: 99%
“…The authors’ declarations of personal and financial interests are unchanged from those in the original article[1]. …”
Linked Content
This article is linked to Kayadibi and Takyar et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13956 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13834.
“…We are greatly appreciative of the interest in our recent manuscript(1) by Wu and colleagues(2) and are appreciative of the opportunity clarify their
concerns.…”
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confidence: 94%
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The authors' declarations of personal and financial interests
are unchanged from those in the original article(1). …”
Linked ContentThis article is linked to Takyar et al, and Huang et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13834 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13890.
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