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Title of the article
Interferon treatment in hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of treatment efficacy and harms.
Authors

Gordon CE, Uhlig K, Lau J, Schmid CH, Levey AS, Wong JB.

Journal
Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Feb;51(2):263-77.
Subject Consultant

R. Vanholder

Score (1 to 3 stars)

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Comments

Meta-analysis: effective clearance of virus by 41% May be depend on the dose, virus load, type of virus or level of liver damage.