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Early Prediction of Nonresponders to Treatment with Interferon Alpha-2B and Ribavirin in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C

Authors :
Louis WC Liu
George Tomlinson
Tony Mazzulli
Alison Murray
Jenny Heathcote
Source :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 17, Iss 8, Pp 483-487 (2003)
Publication Year :
2003
Publisher :
Wiley, 2003.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with interferon alpha-2b and ribavirin is costly in terms of side effects, medical resources and drug costs. Furthermore, less than 50% of patients overall have a sustained virological response (SVR).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08357900
Volume :
17
Issue :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9d8ec1150be14a4b9e2a92e675fd0219
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2003/351816