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The pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN)/ribavirin combination has been shown to be effective for hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related compensated cirrhosis, but it frequently causes adverse events, leading to premature termination. In this open study we evaluated the safety and efficacy of early retreatment with leukocyte IFN-alpha in Child A HCV genotype 1b-infected cirrhotics intolerant to PEG-IFNs.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Institute of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, Via Passo Gravina 187, 90157, Catania, Italy. cacopardobruno@inwind.it
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