Therapy (HCV)
Failed Interferon Treatment Can Induce Long-Term HCV Carrier State
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, November 6th, 2000
The researchers conducted a follow-up study of almost 1,000 patients with HCV who had completed IFN therapy. A. Kasahara was the lead author of the study.
Two hundred and ninety-six patients demonstrated signs of short-term biochemical sustained response (i.e., six months) after completing treatment. This determination was made based on normal serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. Serum ALT values are...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2000-11-06)
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