HNCI

HNCI was documented in the medical records of only three patients (6%), even though the reported prevalence in the medical literature is 30%-40%.

The researchers noted that hepatitis C coinfection and a history of interferon treatment were seen in the patients with documented HNCI.

"Further studies are needed to determine the true prevalence of HNCI and explore the long-term effects of HCV coinfection and interferon treatment in this population," they wrote in their poster.