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Antiviral therapy in chronic Hepatitis C – A tightrope walk

Antiviral therapy in chronic Hepatitis C Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common cause of liver disease leading to liver cirrhosis, liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Worldwide, HCV-related end-stage liver disease is the most common indication for liver transplantation. It is estimated that 170 million people are infected worldwide. Prevalence of HCV infection is…

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