AI Article Synopsis
- Necrolytic acral erythema is a skin condition linked to hepatitis C virus infection, frequently seen in Africa, particularly Egypt.
- This report details the first known case of this condition in a Chinese patient who is also infected with both hepatitis C (HCV) and hepatitis B (HBV).
- The goal is to raise awareness about recognizing necrolytic acral erythema among the Chinese population.
Article Abstract
Necrolytic acral erythema is a distinct erythema that has been described as an extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus infection. Most reported cases have been in Africa, especially Egypt. We report the first case (to the best of our knowledge) of necrolytic acral erythema in a Chinese patient with HCV and HBV coinfection. We aim to increase awareness for recognizing this condition in the Chinese population.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7007027 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20197257 | DOI Listing |
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