https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/issue/feed Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences 2024-09-18T14:51:34+00:00 Robert Mccullumsmith M.D., Ph.D. translation@utoledo.edu Open Journal Systems <p><em><strong>Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences</strong></em> is the online journal launched by the University of Toledo. Manuscripts will be considered on the understanding that they report original work and are not under consideration for publication by any other journal. The journal publishes original articles reporting experimental results of basic or clinical research, case reports, and reviews.</p> <p>The journal uses a single blind peer review system and each manuscript, based on the results presented in its original submission, will be evaluated by two student reviewers and one faculty reviewer.</p> <p>This process will provide an opportunity for medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows and faculty to publish research observation in a timely manner.</p> <p>Students should complete this <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F43Kuvszvm9&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMargaret.Hoogland%40UToledo.edu%7Ce1cdc0822af94316fa8908dba7f6bbd1%7C1d6b1707baa94a3da8f8deabfb3d467b%7C0%7C0%7C638288450392831219%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=f%2BsoDajHkjRh0pSKoBP0HVnzxATJ3gsstCJ8VmnPSeo%3D&amp;reserved=0">form</a> to become a reviewer!</p> <p>ISSN: 2469-6706 </p> <p><a title="Visit the journal's landing page" href="https://doi.org/10.46570/utjms.2469-6706">DOI: 10.46570/utjms.2469-6706</a></p> https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/800 Mixed Cryoglobulinemia as a Potential Indicator of Clinically Silent Hepatitis C Infection 2024-09-18T14:51:34+00:00 Asif Islam drasifsaldera@yahoo.com Salar Haider salarhaider90@gmail.com Shehroze Tabassum shehrozetabassum8074@gmail.com Aroma Naeem aroma123naeem@gmail.com <p>Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the major causes of chronic liver disease and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. There are many extra hepatic manifestations of Hepatitis C infection including B –cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC) is the most common prototype of B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Cryoglobulinemia is an immune complex mediated disease causing multi organ damage with vasculitis being the primary manifestation. We report a case of 50 years old Asian lady having clinically silent chronic liver disease secondary to hepatitis C who presented to us with a purpuric skin rash, joint pains and fatigue. She was confirmed to be a case of mixed cryoglobulinemia. Patient was prescribed direct antiviral agents and prednisolone which improved her condition to a great extent. Heightened awareness of cutaneous manifestations of MC associated with HCV might improve the detection rate of clinically silent HCV infection.</p> 2024-09-18T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Asif Islam, MD; Salar Haider, MD; Shehroze Tabassum, MD; Aroma Naeem, MD;