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Management algorithm for genotype 1 hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common etiology of chronic liver disease in Western countries. Morbidity and mortality due to HCV-related end-stage liver disease are increasing, just as novel therapeutics arrive with the promise of better cure rates that prevent these complications. Ho...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Kim, Arthur Y.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Faculty of 1000 Ltd 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3702221/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23864931
http://dx.doi.org/10.12703/P5-24
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Sumario:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common etiology of chronic liver disease in Western countries. Morbidity and mortality due to HCV-related end-stage liver disease are increasing, just as novel therapeutics arrive with the promise of better cure rates that prevent these complications. However, substantial barriers to successful application of these novel treatments remain, including the lack of providers with sufficient knowledge to address this epidemic. To address these deficits, this article aims to provide a general framework with algorithms to guide initial management decisions for HCV genotype 1 infection, the most commonly found genotype, based on therapies approved as of 2013.