manifestations of autoimmune disorders may occur, including arthralgia/arthritis, sicca
complex, purpura, cutaneous ulcer, and thyroid dysfunction. In addition, the prevalence of
circulating autoantibodies is high among patients with HCV infection. Commonly detected
autoantibodies in HCV-infected patients include rheumatoid factor, antinuclear antibody, anti-
SSA/anti-SSB antibody, cryoglobulin, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, anti-smooth …