Abstract
The presence and levels of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA and immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG antibodies against the virus core protein were determined in 449 serum specimens. Despite the fact that a relationship between the presence, but not the levels, of HCV RNA and HCV IgM was observed, the significance of HCV core IgM assays seems limited.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Biomarkers
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Hepacivirus / genetics
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Hepacivirus / immunology
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Hepacivirus / isolation & purification*
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Hepatitis Antibodies / blood*
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Hepatitis C / immunology
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Hepatitis C / virology
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Hepatitis C Antibodies
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / blood
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Immunoglobulin M / blood
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RNA, Viral / blood*
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Viral Core Proteins / immunology*
Substances
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Biomarkers
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Hepatitis Antibodies
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Hepatitis C Antibodies
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Immunoglobulin G
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Immunoglobulin M
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RNA, Viral
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Viral Core Proteins
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nucleocapsid protein, Hepatitis C virus