Interferon treatment of children with chronic hepatitis C

Hepatogastroenterology. 1998 Mar-Apr;45(20):345-8.

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the major cause of acquired non-A, non-B hepatitis. Interferon is becoming the standard treatment in adults for chronic hepatitis C, however, the experience with interferon treatment in children is very limited. The review article describes the current approach in the management of children with chronic hepatitis C infection and the review of the literatures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Interferon-alpha / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Interferon-alpha