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HCV - Are We at the Other Side of the Tunnel?

Authors :
Mahmood, Hassan
Source :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Research. Jul-Sep2016, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p60-61. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article focuses on the impact of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) on the public health in Pakistan. Topics discussed are challenge of Pakistan government to contain the infection despite treatment through oral Ribavirin mono therapy and free medical treatment, positive results after treatment with Directly Acting Antiviral (DAA) named Sovaldi, and efforts of Pakistan government for total elimination the virus and achieve the target prescribed by World Health Organization (WHO).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00309842
Volume :
55
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118519022