| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8500276 | International Journal for Parasitology | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Aspartate aminotransferase (ASP) and AST to platelet ratio index (APRI) are good markers of hepatic fibrosis in Schistosomiasis japonica. ⺠Hyaluronic acid (HA) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP)-1 correlate with fibrosis staging in Schistosomiasis japonicas. ⺠APRI combined with HA increases the power to detect significant liver fibrosis. ⺠APRI plus TIMP-1 add further value in diagnosing severe liver fibrosis.
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Authors
Xun-ya Hou, Magda K. Ellis, Donald P. McManus, Yuan-yuan Wang, Shang-da Li, Gail M. Williams, Yue-sheng Li,