Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 22, 2026

An Oncogenic Hepatocyte-Induced Orthotopic Mouse Model of Hepatocellular Cancer Arising in the Setting of Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis
Published on: September 12, 2019
[Current treatment of chronic hepatitis C]
Neda Svirtlih1, Jasmina Simović-Babić, Miodrag Krstić
1Institute for Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Clinical Center for Serbia, Belgrade. nedasch@drenik.net
Abstract:
Chronic hepatitis C is defined as a long-term disease of the liver that can progress to liver cirrhosis with severe consequences. Use of antiviral therapy prevents these consequences and is advised in relation to whom is considered to be definitely appropriate. Current treatment of adults includes combined regimen of pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin and has an advantage over monotherapy. Numerous side-effects can occur during treatment. Special population groups without general consensus about the treatment are children, patients with HIV co-infection, persons with renal disease, etc.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Retrovirus Life Cycles
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Assessment:
Effect of Hepatic Disease on Pharmacokinetics: Drug Dosing and Hepatic Blood Flow
Hepatitis
Antiviral Nucleoside Inhibitors
Viral Hepatitis I: Introduction

