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Psychiatric problems in patients infected with hepatitis C before and during antiviral treatment with interferon-alpha: a review.
Journal of psychiatric practice - 1 Jul 2009
Quelhas Rosa, Lopes Alice
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and can potentially be exacerbated by interferon-alpha treatment. Such symptoms can contribute to problems with treatment adherence, which can significantly compromise epidemiological virus control. This review summarizes current knowledge about the etiology, course, and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients...
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