Fast relapse and high drop out rate of 48 weeks daily interferon monotherapy in HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis C

Fast relapse and high drop out rate of 48 weeks daily interferon monotherapy in HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis C

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The standard of care for HCV Hepatitis is the combination of interferon (IFN) plus Ribavirin. In HIV patients the use of this combination therapy may induce drug interactions, and reduces the adherence to HAART.</p> <p>Th...

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Main Authors: Patruno Savino FA, Capelli Anna, Maffezzini Elena, Brunetti Enrico, Zocchetti Cristina, Ciappina Valentina, Puoti Massimo, Sacchi Paolo, Bruno Raffaele, Malfitano Antonello, Filice Gaetano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV
HCV
Coinfection
Interferon
Ribavirin
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/2/17

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