• Future complications of chronic hepatitis C in a low-risk area: Projections from the hepatitis c study in Northern Norway 

      Kileng, Hege; Bernfort, Lars; Gutteberg, Tore Jarl; Moen, Odd Sverre; Kristiansen, Magnhild Gangsøy; Paulssen, Eyvind Jakob; Berg, Leif Kyrre; Florholmen, Jon; Goll, Rasmus (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-16)
      <i>Background</i>: Hepatitis C (HCV) infection causes an asymptomatic chronic hepatitis in most affected individuals, which often remains undetected until cirrhosis and cirrhosis-related complications occur. Screening of high-risk subjects in Northern Norway has revealed a relatively low prevalence in the general population (0.24%). Despite this, late complications of HCV infection are increasing. ...