Alcohol and hepatitis C.
Although early studies of hepatitis C indicated this is a serious disease, more recent evidence shows it can be relatively benign. A major determinant of hepatitis C prognosis is alcohol consumption. Promotion of alcohol abstinence among people with hepatitis C could result in substantial reductions in morbidity, mortality and treatment costs.
Duggan
John M
JM
Princeton Medical Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. duggan@hunterlink.net.au
Duggan
Anne E
AE
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013695:Temperance
D000998:Antiviral Agents