Interferon therapy for acute hepatitis C during pregnancy
ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY, vol.36, no.11, pp.1715-1718, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 36 Issue: 11
- Publication Date: 2002
- Doi Number: 10.1345/aph.1c065
- Journal Name: ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1715-1718
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Due to their antiproliferative activity, the probable effects of interferons on a fetus are a concern. We report on a pregnant patient who developed acute hepatitis C during pregnancy and was treated with a short course of interferon alfa therapy with a successful outcome.