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Chronic Hepatitis
Studies from P. Pagliano and co-researchers yield new data on chronic hepatitis
August 19th, 2008
According to recent research published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, "A 37-year-old splenectomized man affected by beta-thalassemia and chronic hepatitis, recently treated with pegylated interferon-a (Peg-IFN), was admitted because of elevated fever lasting 3 months and unresponsiveness to broad-spectrum antibiotics. Laboratory studies showed white blood cell and platelet counts within the normal range but lower than observed before Peg-IFN treatment and an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate." "The blood transfusion rate was reported to be increased compared with the period preceding Peg-IFN treatment. A diagnosis of visceral...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-08-19)
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