Aim: This paper is aimed at providing practical recommendations for the management of acute hepatitis C (AHC). Methods: This is an expert position paper based on the literature revision. Final recommendations were graded by level of evidence and strength of the recommendations. Results: Treatment of AHC with direct-acting antivirals (DAA) is safe and effective; it overcomes the limitations of INF-based treatments. Conclusions: Early treatment with DAA should be offered when available.

Gaeta, G., Puoti, M., Coppola, N., Santantonio, T., Bruno, R., Chirianni, A., et al. (2018). Treatment of acute hepatitis C: recommendations from an expert panel of the Italian Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases. INFECTION, 46(2), 183-188 [10.1007/s15010-017-1107-z].

Treatment of acute hepatitis C: recommendations from an expert panel of the Italian Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases

Puoti M.;
2018

Abstract

Aim: This paper is aimed at providing practical recommendations for the management of acute hepatitis C (AHC). Methods: This is an expert position paper based on the literature revision. Final recommendations were graded by level of evidence and strength of the recommendations. Results: Treatment of AHC with direct-acting antivirals (DAA) is safe and effective; it overcomes the limitations of INF-based treatments. Conclusions: Early treatment with DAA should be offered when available.
Articolo in rivista - Review Essay
Acute hepatitis C; Direct-acting antivirals; Peginterferon;
Acute hepatitis C; Direct-acting antivirals; Peginterferon
English
2018
46
2
183
188
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Gaeta, G., Puoti, M., Coppola, N., Santantonio, T., Bruno, R., Chirianni, A., et al. (2018). Treatment of acute hepatitis C: recommendations from an expert panel of the Italian Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases. INFECTION, 46(2), 183-188 [10.1007/s15010-017-1107-z].
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