Article
HCV-RNA levels play an important role independently of genotype in predicting response to interferon therapy.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jan 1997
Picciotto A, Campo N, Brizzolara R, Sinelli N, Poggi G, Grasso S, Celle G
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between hepatitis C virus (HCV)-RNA levels and genotypes in order to establish their potentially predictive role in interferon (IFN) response. DESIGN: To detect HCV genotype at baseline and HCV viraemia levels before and during IFN treatment in three groups...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Antiviral Agents
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C
- Humans
- Interferon-alpha
- Male