Abstract:BackgroundAt present non-invasive fibrosis markers are not available for assessment of liver fibrosis in children with chronic hepatitis C. MethodsSixty-three children with chronic hepatitis C were included. Changes in Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive Mac-2 binding protein (M2BPGi) levels were evaluated in l3 of 27 treatment-naive patients during the observation period of the natural course of disease (median 4, range 3-6 years). Changes during treatment were evaluated in 27 of 36 patients for 4 (2-9) y… Show more
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