Article
Efficacy and tolerability of pegylated-interferon alpha-2a in hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Mar 2006
Kokoglu Omer Faruk, Uçmak Hasan, Hosoglu Salih, Cetinkaya Ali, Kantarceken Bulent, Buyukbese Mehmet Akif, Isik Ismet Onder
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is prevalent in hemodialysis (HD) patients. These patients experience more side-effects with antiviral treatment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) alpha-2a in chronic hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS: Twenty-five patients were included into the study. All of the patients...
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