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Predictive factors for sustained virological response after treatment with pegylated interferon α-2a and ribavirin in patients infected with HCV genotypes 2 and 3.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Niederau Claus, Mauss Stefan, Schober Andreas, Stoehr Albrecht, Zimmermann Tim, Waizmann Michael, Moog Gero, Pape Stefan, Weber Bernd, Isernhagen Konrad, Sandow Petra, Bokemeyer Bernd, Alshuth Ulrich, Steffens Hermann, Hüppe Dietrich
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Previous trials have often defined genotype 2 and 3 patients as an "easy to treat" group and guidelines recommend similar management. AIMS: The present study looks for differences between the two genotypes and analyzes predictive factors for SVR. METHODS: Prospective, community-based cohort study involving 421 physicians throughout Germany. The analysis includes 2,347 patients with untreated chronic...
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