Ulcerative colitis triggered by pegylated interferon alpha-2b in a patient with chronic hepatitis B: A case report and literature review
Interferon (IFN) is a multifaceted immunomodulator that is effective against many diseases, including chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C infection. IFN defends against viral infection, but may also cause various side effects, such as ulcerative colitis (UC). Herein, we present a case of UC...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Liver Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542568421000222 |