400621 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Prurigo Nodularis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Cardiac Arrhythmia
18 Feb 2020
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The most common problem due to hepatitis c but not involving the liver is mixed cryoglobulinemia (usually the type ii form) an inflammation of small and medium-sized blood vessels. Hepatitis c is also associated with autoimmune disorders such as lichen planus, a low platelet count, porphyria cutanea tarda, necrolytic acral erythema, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy , autoimmune thyroiditis, and b-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. 20 30% of people infected have rheumatoid factor a type of antibody. Hyde"s prurigo nodularis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. cardiomyopathy with associated abnormal heart rhythms has also been reported. A variety of central nervous system disorders has been reported. Chronic infection seems to be associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. People may experience other issues in the mouth such as dryness, salivary duct, and crusted lesions around the mouth. Persons who have been infected with hepatitis c may appear to clear the virus but remain infected.
