Articles by author - Rosalba Benvenuto

Association between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and interferon- induced thyroid diseases in four patients with HCV-related chronic hepatitis.

Labbadia G, Martocchia A, Mammarella A, Paoletti V, Rocco A, Benvenuto R, Antonella P, Rosaria D, Trabace S, Musca A, Falaschi P.

Case Reports 2005; 26(2): 109-112 PubMed PMID: 15855880  Keywords:  Adult, Aged, Autoimmune Diseases:complications, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Markers, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, HLA-DR Antigens:drug effects, Hepatitis C, Chronic:complications, Humans, Hypothyroidism:complications, Interferon-alpha:adverse ef.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: The interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) therapy for HCV hepatitis may exacerbate or induce underlying thyroid disorders. Besides vira.....

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