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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 37-year-old man presents to an urgent care clinic with complaints of speech problems and yellowing of his eyes for a week. He admits to using illicit intravenous drugs. His vital signs include: blood pressure 110/60 mm Hg, pulse rate 78/min, and respiratory rate 22/min. On examination, the patient appears jaundiced, and his speech is slurred. His liver enzymes had viral markers as follows:
Aspartate aminotransferase 6,700 IU/L
Alanine aminotransferase 5,000 IU/L
HbsAg Negative
Anti-Hbs Negative
Anti-HCV Ab Positive
HCV RNA Positive
He is at risk of developing a secondary dermatological condition. A biopsy would most likely show which of the findings?
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Lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermalepidermal junction