Modern principles of anti-viral therapy of hepatitis C

Abstract

The article presents the basic principles of antiviral therapy for hepatitis C. The main objectives and importance of antiviral therapy for hepatitis C are considered. The concept of a sustained virological response is given. The necessity of determining the causal relationship between infection with the hepatitis C virus and liver damage is substantiated. The article discusses the principles of antiviral therapy using interferon and interferon-free therapy with direct-acting antiviral drugs in both patients with acute and chronic hepatitis C.

Keywords

antiviral therapy / hepatitis C / drugs of direct action

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