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New treatments for chronic hepatitis C infection

Author(s) -

Suna Yapalı,

Nurdan Tözün

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

marmara medical journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.112

H-Index - 11

ISSN - 1309-9469

DOI - 10.5472/mmjsi.2901.09

Subject(s) - medicine , chronic hepatitis , hepatitis c , chronic infection , gastroenterology , virology , immunology , virus , immune system

The goal of HCV treatment is to prevent cirrhosis, hepatocellularcarcinoma, liver-related deaths. The development of direct-actingantiviral (DAA) agents which target various steps in HCV lifecycleled to a revolution by providing nearly complete eradication ofHCV. The new treatment regimens with high cure rates havechanged the standards of care in the regions where patients haveaccess to new treatments. This review addresses the recent updatesin management of chronic hepatitis C infection.Keywords: Hepatitis C, New treatments, Direct antiviral agents

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