Sustained virologic response to peginterferon α-2a and ribavirin in 335 patients with chronic hepatitis C: A tertiary care center experience

Sustained virologic response to peginterferon α-2a and ribavirin in 335 patients with chronic hepatitis C: A tertiary care center experience

<b>Background/Aim: </b> This retrospective study assessed the efficacy, safety, and the predictors of sustained viral response (SVR) to a 48-week-course of peginterferon &#945;-2a (Pegasys) and ribavirin combination therapy in 335 consecutive Saudi patients with chronic hepatitis C v...

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Main Authors: Al Ashgar Hamad, Khan Mohammed, Helmy Ahmed, Al Swat Khalid, Al Shehri Abdullah, Al Kalbani Abdalla, Peedikayel Musthafa, Al Kahtani Khalid, Al Quaiz Mohammed, Rezeig Mohammed, Kagevi Ingvar, Al Fadda Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Antiviral therapy
hepatitis C genotype 4
predictors of viral response
viral relapse
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2008;volume=14;issue=2;spage=58;epage=65;aulast=Al

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