The effect of antiviral therapy on serum lipid profiles in chronic hepatitis C.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low lipid profile is associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Chronic HCV infection is the main cause of liver injury and serum lipid levels during antiviral treatment. We aimed to evaluate the effect of antiviral treatment on the change of lipid profiles during HCV treatment.

Methods

Total 863 patients who complete the interferon-based therapy in Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital were included in this study. The lipid profile measured and evaluated in baseline and after 6 months of the treatment.

Results

Sustained virological response (SVR) was achieved in 81.2% of all patients. The baseline triglycerides (TG) levels in the SVR group and non SVR groups were similar. The TG levels at 6 months after cessation of the treatment was significantly

SUBMITTER: Batsaikhan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5940400 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature