No relationship between hepatitis C infection and risk of myeloid malignancy

Haematologica. 2005 Apr;90(4):572-4.

Abstract

The etiology of myeloid malignancies is related to chromosomal damage caused by irradiation, alkylating agents, viral infection and so forth; however, few clinical studies have been published on the association between viral infection and the development of myeloid malignancies.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Female
  • Hepacivirus / immunology
  • Hepatitis Antibodies / blood
  • Hepatitis C / complications*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / etiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / etiology
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Hepatitis Antibodies