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Original Articles

Renal manifestations of hepatitis C virus infection

Extrahepatic complications often are silent—and thus overlooked

, MD, MBBS
Pages 73-86 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015
 

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Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. However, it also is associated with a wide range of extrahepatic features, including renal disease. Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN), with or without cryoglobulinemia, is the most common renal lesion. In this article, Dr Bandi describes the features of renal disease associated with hepatitis C and various therapeutic options.

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