title: Treatment algorithms for hepatitis B and C.
abstract: While several predictors of an early and sustained response can be identified in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, no consistently demonstrable predictors of response exist for chronic hepatitis C. As such, guidelines for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C are more complex than those for hepatitis B. The treatment options for chronic hepatitis B and C are outlined and there is speculation on the clinical challenges of the future.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, School of Medicine, Florida.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Schiff
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000628:therapy*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha; D011994:Recombinant Proteins