Wang KL, Xing HQ, Zhao H, Liu JW, Gao DL, Zhang XH, Yao HY, Yan L, Zhao J. Efficacy and tolerability of low-dose interferon-α in hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(14): 4071-4075 [PMID: 24744598 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.4071]
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Jun Zhao, Professor, Department of Blood Purification, 302 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Xisihuan Zhonglu No. 100, Fengtai District, Beijing 100039, China. zhj68@263.net
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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2014; 20(14): 4071-4075 Published online Apr 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.4071
Efficacy and tolerability of low-dose interferon-α in hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Kai-Li Wang, Han-Qian Xing, Hong Zhao, Jun-Wei Liu, Deng-Lian Gao, Xue-Hua Zhang, Hong-Yu Yao, Li Yan, Jun Zhao
Kai-Li Wang, Han-Qian Xing, Hong Zhao, Jun-Wei Liu, Deng-Lian Gao, Xue-Hua Zhang, Hong-Yu Yao, Li Yan, Jun Zhao, Department of Blood Purification, 302 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Beijing 100039, China
Author contributions: Wang KL and Xing HQ contributed equally to the treatment of patients, analyzing of data, and writing of the manuscript; Zhao H participated in the treatment of patients and collecting of data; Liu JW, Gao DL, Zhang XH, Yao HY, and Yan L participated in data collection and patient follow-up; Zhao J designed the manuscript and edited the final draft.
Correspondence to: Jun Zhao, Professor, Department of Blood Purification, 302 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Xisihuan Zhonglu No. 100, Fengtai District, Beijing 100039, China. zhj68@263.net
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Received: September 10, 2013 Revised: November 21, 2013 Accepted: January 3, 2014 Published online: April 14, 2014 Processing time: 215 Days and 21.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The most appropriate treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive hemodialysis patients is unknown, and the available treatments have only been assessed in a limited manner. Therefore, this study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of treatment with low-dose standard or pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) in HCV-positive hemodialysis patients. The results of the study indicated that low-dose interferon monotherapy, either PEG-IFNα-2a or standard interferon α-2b, is an effective treatment option for HCV-positive hemodialysis patients. Anemia was the most frequently encountered adverse event, but this could be managed with erythropoietin. These results provide important information for clinicians faced with these treatment decisions.
