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Hepatitis C virus genotype 3: clinical features, current and emerging viral inhibitors, future challenges

Vahe Shahnazarian1, Daryl Ramai1,2, Madhavi Reddy1

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Advanced Endoscopy, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Academic Affiliate of The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Clinical Affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital, Brooklyn, NY (Vahe Shahnazarian, Daryl Ramai, Madhavi Reddy), USA.

Annals of Gastroenterology
|September 4, 2018
PubMed

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 3, once difficult to treat, is now effectively managed with direct-acting antivirals. The primary challenge for HCV genotype 3 eradication is now economic, not medical.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects over 150 million globally.
  • HCV genotype 3 historically presented treatment challenges and higher complication rates.
  • Complications include fatty liver disease, fibrosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical features of HCV genotype 3.
  • To discuss current and emerging treatment regimens for HCV genotype 3.
  • To highlight challenges in HCV genotype 3 eradication.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical features.
  • Analysis of direct-acting antiviral efficacy.
  • Examination of economic and financial barriers to treatment.

Main Results:

  • First- and second-generation direct-acting antivirals offer effective treatment for HCV genotype 3.
  • New direct-acting antivirals are well-tolerated with fewer side effects than older regimens.
  • Significant economic and financial obstacles hinder global HCV genotype 3 eradication.

Conclusions:

  • HCV genotype 3 is now treatable with modern direct-acting antivirals.
  • Overcoming economic barriers is crucial for HCV genotype 3 eradication.
  • Integrated strategies addressing both medical and financial aspects are needed.

Keywords:
Hepatitis Cdirect acting antiviralsgenotype 3sustained viral responsetreatment

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