作者: Kalinca da Silva OLIVEIRA , Caroline BUSS , Cristiane Valle TOVO
DOI: 10.1590/S0004-28032015000100002
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摘要: Background Caffeine consumption has been associated to decreased levels of liver enzymes and lower risk fibrosis in patients with hepatitis C virus. Objectives This study aimed evaluate the association between caffeine inflammatory activity or degree virus infection. Methods A cross-sectional chronic infection treated an outpatient Gastroenterology Unit Santa Casa Hospital (Porto Alegre - Brasil). Patients were interviewed regarding anthropometric assessment was performed. Liver biopsy performed a maximum period 36 months before inclusion Results There 113 patients, 67 (59.3%) females, 48 (42.5%) aged 52 62 years, 101 (89.4%) white. The average 251.41 ± 232.32 mg/day, 70 (62%) consumed up 250 mg/day caffeine. no on biopsy. On other hand, when evaluating inverse observed. Conclusions greater fibrosis. activity.