Ahmed Saad Allah Abd El Aal
Faculty of Medicine,
Egypt
Research Article
Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Metabolic Syndrome-A Community Based Study in Sohag University Hospital
Author(s): Eman Ahmed Sabet and Ahmed Saad Allah Abd El AalEman Ahmed Sabet and Ahmed Saad Allah Abd El Aal
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a complicated disorder associated with a high risk of development of critical micro- and macrovascular complications. The extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can include multiple metabolic consequences. However, the extent and severity of MS in HCV-infected patients have rarely been investigated in community based settings. Objectives: To determine the difference in the prevalence and distribution of metabolic syndrome between HCVinfected patients and healthy controls, to identify whether HCV is considered a risk factor for metabolic syndrome in our community or not. Methods: From January 2013 to December 2014, the authors retrospectively and prospectively studied 134 adult patients diagnosed to have HCV infection with age above 18, in Sohag area, Upper Egypt. Clinical profiles in terms of anthropometric data, MS comp.. View More»
