Can we go for a shorter treatment course in chronic hepatitis C? More inspiring cases

J Chemother. 2018 Apr;30(2):129-130. doi: 10.1080/1120009X.2017.1376782. Epub 2017 Sep 19.

Abstract

Current interest in HCV therapy with direct acting antivirals is focused on shortening treatment length. We managed two cirrhotics who achieved virological cure after 4 weeks of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasabuvir, ribavirin treatment. Analysis to identify potential predictive factors for a successful outcome with a shorter treatment course was conducted.

Keywords: DAA; HCV treatment; Treatment duration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Hepacivirus / drug effects*
  • Hepacivirus / isolation & purification
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / drug therapy*
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents