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Sustained virologic response by direct‐acting antivirals suppresses skeletal muscle loss in hepatitis C virus infection

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Although chronic liver disease is associated with secondary sarcopenia, the effect of primary disease treatment (hepatitis C virus elimination) on the skeletal muscle is unclear. This study aimed to determine… Click to show full abstract

Although chronic liver disease is associated with secondary sarcopenia, the effect of primary disease treatment (hepatitis C virus elimination) on the skeletal muscle is unclear. This study aimed to determine the effect of a sustained virologic response at 24 weeks following direct‐acting antiviral therapy on the skeletal muscle in hepatitis C virus‐infected patients.

Keywords: skeletal muscle; sustained virologic; hepatitis virus

Journal Title: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year Published: 2020

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