Article
Effect of ribavirin in genotype 1 patients with hepatitis C responding to pegylated interferon alfa-2a plus ribavirin.
Gastroenterology - 1 Oct 2006
Bronowicki Jean-Pierre, Ouzan Denis, Asselah Tarik, Desmorat Hervé, Zarski Jean-Pierre, Foucher Juliette, Bourlière Marc, Renou Christophe, Tran Albert, Melin Pascal, Hézode Christophe, Chevalier Michelle, Bouvier-Alias Magali, Chevaliez Stéphane, Montestruc François, Lonjon-Domanec Isabelle, Pawlotsky Jean-Michel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Pegylated interferon alfa-ribavirin combination is the standard treatment for chronic hepatitis C, but the mechanisms by which ribavirin enhances the rate of sustained hepatitis C virus (HCV) eradication remain unknown. We aimed to investigate the role of ribavirin in HCV clearance during therapy and to evaluate the consequences of ribavirin discontinuation in patients infected with genotype 1...
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