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Pegylated interferon alfa-2b plus ribavirin in the retreatment of interferon-ribavirin nonresponder patients.
Gastroenterology - 1 Apr 2006
Taliani Gloria, Gemignani Giulia, Ferrari Carlo, Aceti Antonio, Bartolozzi Dario, Blanc Pier Luigi, Capanni Marco, Esperti Francesco, Forte Paolo, Guadagnino Vincenzo, Mari Terenzio, Marino Nicoletta, Milani Stefano, Pasquazzi Caterina, Rosina Floriano, Tacconi Danilo, Toti Mario, Zignego Anna Linda, Messerini Luca, Stroffolini Tommaso
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Inadequate data are available about retreatment of nonresponders to interferon (IFN) and ribavirin. Thus, this study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of a 48-week therapy with pegylated IFN-alpha-2b plus high-dose ribavirin in patients who have failed to respond to the combination. Treatment up to 48 weeks also in patients who have failed to clear hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA by week 24...
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