Liver fibrosis stage predicts early treatment outcomes with peginterferon plus ribavirin in HIV/hepatitis C virus co-infected patients

AIDS
Andrea De LucaRoberto Cauda

Abstract

Thirty-six HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with peginterferon alpha-2a or 2b plus ribavirin were analysed in a prospective observational study. The were 15 (42%) treatment discontinuations; bt intent-to-treat virological responders were 19 (53%) at week 24. A higher fibrosis score predicted premature discontinuation of hepatitis C virus (HCV) therapy and a lack of early virological response. Female sex and HCV genotype predicted early virological responses. Results support the early treatment of HCV in co-infected individuals.

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Jan 24, 2009·American Journal of Preventive Medicine·Catherine A RongeySteven M Asch

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