2004 Research: SARS-CoV-1 associated with viral hepatitis

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2004: Liver impairment is commonly reported in up to 60% of patients who suffer from severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS 1). Here we report the clinical course and liver pathology in three SARS 1 patients with liver impairment. Three patients who fulfilled the World Health Organization case definition of probable SARS 1 and developed marked elevation of alanine aminotransferase were included.

Hepatology article, 30th January 2004: SARS-associated viral hepatitis caused by a novel coronavirus: Report of three cases

 

 

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