Eradication of hepatitis C virus is associated with the attenuation of steatosis as evaluated using a controlled attenuation parameter
Abstract
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection was shown to cause hepatic steatosis or suppression of serum lipid levels. However, little is known about the changes in hepatic steatosis following HCV eradication. We aimed to evaluate this issue using the controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), which was recently shown to provide a standardized non-invasive measure of hepatic steatosis. We enrolled 70 patients with chronic HCV infections and steatosis (CAP of over 248 dB/m) who had achieved a sustained viral response at 12 weeks after discontinuation of antiviral treatment using direct-acting antivirals (DAA). We then evaluated the state of hepatic steatosis before and after HCV eradication. We also investigated the changes in serum parameters such as cholesterol and glucose levels. The median value of CAP level decreased significantly after HCV eradication from 273 dB/m to 265 dB/m (P = 0.034). Also, LDL and HDL cholesterol levels increased significantly after HCV eradication (P = 0.002 and P = 0.027, respectively). In conclusion, a decrease in hepatic steatosis after HCV eradication with DAA was revealed in chronic hepatitis C patients with significant steatosis. Cancellation of the viral effect is a possible underlying cause of he...Continue Reading
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