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Which of the following is not true about Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)?

A
Is the least common type of human porphyria
B
Decreased activity of the enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
C
Prior hepatitis C virus infection appears to be an independent risk factor
D
Treatment of PCT consists of repeated phlebotomies
High-Yield Explanation
Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common type of human porphyria and is associated with decreased activity of the enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase associated with a number of gene mutations.

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