Abstract

Characterisation of host immune response to hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes may have an important prognostic and therapeutic implication. Genotype-3 was more prevalent in the examined cohort and demonstrated a significantly higher response to combination therapy than genotype-1. Sustained virological response (SVR) was 94.74% in genotype-3 and 45.45% in genotype-1. The patients who achieved SVR reported higher levels of circulating T helper 1 cytokines in comparison to subjects with no SVR in both the studied groups. Besides providing local prevalence, our study might also assist in understanding the host immune mechanisms involved to achieve SVR during combination therapy in chronic HCV patients.

Details

Title
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus genotypes and impact of T helper cytokines in achieving sustained virological response during combination therapy: A study from Central India
Author
Mishra, P; Bhargava, A; Khan, S; Pathak, N; Punde, R; Varshney, S
Pages
358-62
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Oct 2010
Publisher
Elsevier Limited
ISSN
02550857
e-ISSN
19983646
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
762331683
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2010