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.

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

Bruno, Raffaele
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2017-01-01

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.
2017
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Acute hepatitis C; Direct-acting antivirals; Peginterferon; Microbiology (medical); Infectious Diseases
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Gaeta, Giovanni B.; Puoti, Massimo; Coppola, Nicola; Santantonio, Teresa; Bruno, Raffaele; Chirianni, Antonio; Galli, Massimo
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