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Treatment of chronic hepatitis C in sickle cell disease and thalassaemic patients with interferon and ribavirin.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jul 2009
Ancel David, Amiot Xavier, Chaslin-Ferbus Dominique, Hagege Isabelle, Garioud Armand, Girot Robert, Pol Stanislas, Grange Jean-Didier
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Hepatic complications are a major cause of death in patients with congenital anaemia and chronic hepatitis C. Ribavirin is usually contraindicated in patients with haemolytic anaemia. This pilot study evaluated the efficacy and safety of antiviral treatment in patients with sickle...
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