Direct Acting Antivirals for the Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-22, 22 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
22
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
The development and evaluation of antiviral agents through carefully designed clinical trials over the last 25 years have heralded a new dawn in the treatment of patients chronically infected with the hepatitis B and C viruses, but not so for the D virus (HBV, HCV, and HDV).
The introduction of direct acting antivirals (DDAs) for the treatment of HBV carriers has permitted the long-term use of these compounds for the continuous suppression of viral replication, whilst in the case of HCV in combination with the standard of care [SOC, pegylated interferon (PegIFN), and ribavirin] sustained virological responses (SVRs) have been achieved with increasing frequency.
Progress in the case of HDV has been slow and lacking in significant breakthroughs.This paper aims to summarise the current state of play in treatment approaches for chonic viral hepatitis patients and future perspectives.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karayiannis, Peter. 2012. Direct Acting Antivirals for the Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-22.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karayiannis, Peter. Direct Acting Antivirals for the Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-22.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Karayiannis, Peter. Direct Acting Antivirals for the Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-22.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474741