Abstract
We report an apparently unique case where hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA was identified in renal tissue from a patient with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and treated chronic hepatitis C, despite the absence of detectable virus in the serum or liver (COBAS Amplicor qualitative assay, lower limit of detection 50IU/ml). The implications of this finding are discussed, with particular reference to current concepts regarding 'occult' hepatitis C infection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 889-891 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Liver International |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Glomerulonephritis
- Hepatitis C
- Polymerase chain reaction