ASSOCIATION OF HEPATITIS C IN PATIENTS WITH LICHEN PLANUS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors

  • Dhanshri K Kurekar , Richa Singh, Praveen Kumar Rathore. Ashwin Charaniya4, Akanksha Singh, Suparna Das Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Abstract

Lichen planus (LP) is a papulosquamous disease characterized by purple, itchy papules affecting about 1% of people, particularly younger and middle aged individuals. The exact cause is unknown but may involve immune responses to various exogenous antigens. Recent research has explored links between LP & infections, notably Hepatitis C virus. Some studies suggest connection between LP & HCV, while other does not. Establishing this link is essential for guiding routine HCV testing in LP patients, potentially improving timely diagnosis & treatment.This study found no link between LP and HCV. This might be due to low prevalence of Hepatitis C infection in India as compared to other countries, genetic differences or other etiological causes specific for LP.

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Author Biography

  • Dhanshri K Kurekar , Richa Singh, Praveen Kumar Rathore. Ashwin Charaniya4, Akanksha Singh, Suparna Das

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Published

2024-10-20

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 10 (2024): volume 15 issue 10 (2024)

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