Thyroid disturbances in children treated with combined pegylated interferon-alpha and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C
Background Immunomodulatory properties of interferon (IFN) have been documented. It may induce autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune thyroiditis with hypo- or hyperthyroidism. In addition, it may impair thyroid hormone synthesis through affecting iodide organification in thyroid gland. Purpose The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Pediatric Society
2020-02-01
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Series: | Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-cep.org/upload/pdf/kjp-2018-07150.pdf |