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The Association between Infection with Hepatitis C Virus and Diabetes
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to liver problems. Chronic HCV infection has also been associated with illnesses not related to the liver. For example, some small studies suggest that diabetes is more common …
