Hepatitis C

References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

  • Craxi A, Licata A (2006). Acute hepatitis C: In search of the optimal approach to cure. Hepatology, 43(2): 221–224.

  • Liu JP, et al. (2006). Medicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infection. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (4). Oxford: Update Software.

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: August 27, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology

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