Efficacy and Safety of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C in Persons With Sickle Cell Disease.

Moon, Juhi; Hyland, Robert H; Zhang, Fangqiu; Brainard, Diana M; Lanzkron, Sophie; McHutchison, John G; Sulkowski, Mark · Clin Infect Dis · 2017

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Abstract

Patients with sickle cell disease are at high risk for chronic hepatitis C infection. Prior treatment has been limited due to the use of ribavirin causing hemolytic anemia and interferon causing cytopenias. We demonstrate the safety and efficacy of fixed-dose combination ledipasvir and sofosbuvir for 12 weeks in this population.

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