HEPATITIS C IN CHILDREN;
Its management
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2013.20.03.903Keywords:
Sustained virological response;, Peginterferon alfa-2a;, Peginterferon alfa-2b;, Ribavirin;, Chronic hepatitis C;, Management;, Adverse effects;, Liver biopsy.Abstract
ABSTRACT…..The knowledge of the hepatitis C management in children is scanty but rapidly growing. This review will discuss the
update in the management of the disease in children. Abbreviations: Hepatitis C virus (HCV); International unit (IU); Polymerase chain
reaction (PCR); Sustained virological response (SVR); Rapid virological response (RVR); Early virological response (EVR); End-oftreatment
response (ETR)
