Viral factors affecting the outcome of therapy for chronic hepatitis C.

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Viral factors affecting the outcome of therapy for chronic hepatitis C.

Reviews in gastroenterological disorders - 1 Jan 2004

Fried Michael W

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The advent of sensitive virologic assays to quantify hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA and to differentiate specific genotypes of HCV has greatly expanded our understanding of the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis C. These molecular virologic techniques are regularly employed to assist with management decisions regarding antiviral therapy. Genotype is the strongest predictor of a sustained virologic response (SVR). The...

Topics

Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Genotype
Hepacivirus
Hepatitis C, Chronic
Humans
Interferon alpha-2
Interferon-alpha
Male
Pharmacogenetics
Polyethylene Glycols
RNA, Viral
Recombinant Proteins
Ribavirin
Risk Assessment
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome

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PMID: 15184819

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