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INTRERFERON/RIBAVIRIN VS INTERFERON/IRON IN HEPATITIS C

$0M01FY2002RRNIH

University Of Kentucky, Lexington KY

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Abstract

1. Specific Aim: The primary aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of Interferon and Ribavirin vs. Interferon and iron reduction therapy in clearing Hepatitis C virema. 2. Background and Preliminary studies: Hepatitis C becomes a chronic infection in over 80% of cases. Greater than 70% of patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with FDA-recommended doses of interferon fail to achieve viral clearance Further interferon courses usually obtain the same discouraging results.

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