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Hepatitis C

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Definition: INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally, and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.  chronic   
Examples Hepatitis C, Chronic
Other names Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis; Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-Trans; Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B Hepatitis; PT-NANBH
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
albuferon  0   *Serum Albumin *Interferon-alpha Hepatitis C. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2002 Nov;303(2):540-8
peginterferon alfa-2b  0   *Polyethylene Glycols *Interferon-alpha Recombinant Proteins Drug Carriers Hepatitis C.
Pharma Action Antiviral Agents
Gastroenterol Clin Biol 2000 Aug-Sep;24(8-9):767-9PEGINTRON; SYLATRON; PEGINTRON/REBETOL COMBO PACK
Rebetron  0   *Ribavirin *Interferon-alpha Drug Combinations Hepatitis C/drug therapy. FDA Consum 1999 Mar-Apr;33(2):23-9

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