Long-term growth outcomes in children treated for chronic hepatitis C.

Jonas, Maureen M; Schwarz, Kathleen B; Gonzalez-Peralta, Regino; Lobritto, Steven; Molleston, Jean P; Murray, Karen F; Rosenthal, Philip; Wen, Jessica et al. · J Pediatr · 2014

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Abstract

Effects on linear growth were noted in children treated with peginterferon ± ribavirin in the Pediatric Study of Hepatitis C trial. Growth was further examined in a subset of patients followed for up to 6 years post-treatment. No long-term effects on height-for-age z scores were observed that could be attributed to hepatitis C virus treatment.

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