Journal article
Chronic hepatitis C treatment outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in low- and middle-income countries and identify factors associated with successful outcomes.
METHODS: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies of HCV treatment programmes in low- and middle-income countries. The primary outcome was a sustained virological response (SVR). Factors associated with treatment outcomes were identified by …
Authors
Ford N; Kirby C; Singh K; Mills EJ; Cooke G; Kamarulzaman A; duCros P
Journal
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, Vol. 90, No. 7, pp. 540–550
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
July 1, 2012
DOI
10.2471/blt.11.097147
ISSN
0042-9686