Abstract
Hepatitis C (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease in the United States. Certain dermatologic conditions are associated with HCV infection. Awareness of these conditions will facilitate better evaluation and management of patients by health care providers. Nurses can also increase awareness and understanding of HCV infection through patient education. These efforts may encourage earlier assessment and intervention.
MeSH terms
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Biopsy
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Cryoglobulinemia / virology
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Erythema Multiforme / virology
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Erythema Nodosum / virology
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Hepatitis C, Chronic / complications*
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Hepatitis C, Chronic / epidemiology
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Humans
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Incidence
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Lichen Planus / virology
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Liver Function Tests
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Nurse's Role
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Patient Education as Topic
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Polyarteritis Nodosa / virology
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / virology
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Prevalence
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Pruritus / virology
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Risk Factors
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Skin Diseases, Viral / diagnosis
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Skin Diseases, Viral / epidemiology
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Skin Diseases, Viral / therapy
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Skin Diseases, Viral / virology*
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United States / epidemiology