Interferon therapy for acute hepatitis C during pregnancy

Ozaslan E., Yilmaz R., Simsek H., Tatar G.

ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY, vol.36, no.11, pp.1715-1718, 2002 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1345/aph.1c065
  • Title of Journal : ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY
  • Page Numbers: pp.1715-1718

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.