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Identifying Possible Hepatic Fibrosis of Hepatitis B Origin Using Non-invasive Markers: A Case-control Study in the South West Region of Cameroon

Kukwah Anthony Tufon, Henry Dilonga Meriki, Kwenti Emmanuel Tebit, Teuwafeu Denis Georges, Nyeke James Tony, Nicholas Tendongfor, George Enow-Orock & Damian Nota Anong · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: HBV infection is known to cause liver fibrosis as well as some extrahepatic manifestations. We aimed at assessing hematological changes and identifying possible hepatic fibrosis of Hepatitis B origin using non-invasive markers (NIMs). Study Design: A hospital-based Case-cont...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530077

Can Combinations of Non-Invasive Parameters Replace Liver Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Hepatic Fibrosis in Egyptian Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C

Walid A. Abd EL Dayem, Mohammed Emam, Noha E. Shaheen, Mohamed H. Emara, Ehab M. Darweish & Nagla A. Abdelwahab · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: Liver biopsy has always been represented as the standard reference for assessment of hepatic fibrosis although it has several limitations. This study aimed at evaluating the accuracy of noninvasive methods for diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis in adult Egyptian patients with ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3323