A SHORT PERIOD OF INTERFERON THERAPY LED TO A SUSTAINED RESPONSE IN TWO CASES OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS C.

Authors :: Tabaru, Akinari
Ono, Masami
Narita, Ryouichi
Abe, Shintaro
Nakamura, Hayato
Yoshikawa, Ichiro
Otsuki, Makoto
Source :: Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Aug2001, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p947-948, 2p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Proves that the duration of the interferon (IFN) therapy can be shortened, and that the total dose of IFN can be reduced for IFN-sensitive patients with chronic hepatitis C in Japan. Association between high dosage of interferon and severe general fatigue and neutropenia; Effectiveness of interferon therapy for patients with a low viral load than those with a high viral load.

Subjects :: THERAPEUTIC use of interferons
HEPATITIS C
NEUTROPENIA
FATIGUE (Physiology)
PATIENTS

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