The working hypothesis is that the low HDL serum level predict favorable response to anti viral treatment in chronic HCV (genotype 1) viral infection. This might be used to improve the rate of sustained virologic response.
Lipoproteins are closely connected to the process of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Metabolic syndrome predicts negative treatment outcome in HCV infection. Aim: to assess the association between lipids components of the metabolic syndrome and sustained viral response (SVR).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Responders
Non Responders
Ziv medical center liver unit
Safed, Israel, Israel
sustained viral response
achieving SVR
Time frame: 72 weeks
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