Nucleotide sequence analysis of the NS5B region was performed to identify genotypes of
8,479 hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA-positive patient samples collected in the Canadian …

Background. Poor graft function early after liver transplantation is an important cause of
morbidity and mortality. We defined early allograft dysfunction (EAD) using readily available …

OBJECTIVE: Bacterial infection is a frequent and severe complication of cirrhosis. Cirrhotic
patients admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding are at high risk of such a complication and …

Since the last consensus conference on the management of chronic viral hepatitis, a number
of studies looking at modifications of the standard course of treatment have been published…

The hypothesis was investigated that hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection behaves like an
opportunistic infection in which progressive liver disease (PLD) is the principal manifestation. PLD …

Cholangiocarcinoma is a biliary tumor, which not infrequently complicates primary sclerosing
cholangitis. It carries a poor prognosis and, with the exception of carefully selected …

Chylous ascites refers to the accumulation of lipid-rich lymph in the peritoneal cavity due to
disruption of the lymphatic system secondary to traumatic injury or obstruction. Worldwide, …

Background Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) is an increasingly important
diagnosis in solid organ transplant recipients, with rising incidence and mortality. We describe …

Background: Conventional treatment of autoimmune hepatitis consists of either prednisone
alone or in combination with azathioprine. Ten to 20% of patients do not respond to or are …

Background & Aims Hepatic steatosis (HS) seems common in patients infected with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, the relative effect of HIV, as well as hepatitis C virus (…