Can hepatitis C virus core antigen replace quantitative RNA in the assessment of a sustained virologic response?

Can hepatitis C virus core antigen replace quantitative RNA in the assessment of a sustained virologic response?

Background The widespread use of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has reduced the need for monitoring HCV-RNA levels because viral kinetics do not predict a sustained virologic response (SVR). However, the performance of cheaper tests, such as the...

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Main Authors: Nevine I Musa, Eslam Safwat, Ramy S Ghait, Heba Aly, Dalia H Abdelhamid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
hcv core antigen
hepatitis c virus
sustained virological response
Online Access:http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2019;volume=31;issue=4;spage=529;epage=535;aulast=Musa

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