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[A comparison of 24- vs. 48-week peginterferon plus ribavirin in patients with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C].
The Korean journal of hepatology - 1 Dec 2009
Kim Mi Na, Yoon Ki Tae, Park Jun Yong, Kim Do Young, Ahn Sang Hoon, Chon Chae Yoon, Han Kwang Hyub
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The standard therapy for patients with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is a combination of peginterferon and ribavirin for 48 weeks. However, the most appropriate duration of treatment remains to be established because of treatment-related side effects and cost. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacies of 24- and 48-week treatments, and to assess the efficacy of split 24-week...
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