Prospective comparison of four lymphoblastoid interferon alpha schedules for chronic hepatitis C. A multivariate analysis of factors predictive of sustained response to treatment.

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OBJECTIVE: Interferon alpha (IFN-alpha) provides effective treatment in some patients with chronic hepatitis C. Since this drug is costly and causes potentially severe side effects, there is a need for clarification of the optimal dose regimen and treatment duration and of the predictive factors of long-term response to this therapy. DESIGN: Prospective, randomized study in patients with chronic hepatitis C....

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