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Antiviral Activities of Different Interferon Types and Subtypes against Hepatitis E Virus Replication.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Apr 2016
Todt Daniel, François Catherine, Anggakusuma, Behrendt Patrick, Engelmann Michael, Knegendorf Leonard, Vieyres Gabrielle, Wedemeyer Heiner, Hartmann Rune, Pietschmann Thomas, Duverlie Gilles, Steinmann Eike
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the causative agent of hepatitis E in humans and a member of the genusOrthohepevirusin the familyHepeviridae HEV infections are the common cause of acute hepatitis but can also take chronic courses. Ribavirin is the treatment of choice for most patients, and type I interferon (IFN) has been evaluated in a few infected transplant patientsin vivo In this study, the antiviral effects of...
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