INTERFERON ALPHA THERAPY FOR HEPATITIS C: TREATMENT COMPLETION AND RESPONSE RATES AMONG PATIENTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Interferon alpha therapy for hepatitis C: treatment completion and response rates among patients with substance use disorders

Abstract Background Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at increased risk for hepatitis C viral infection (HCV), and few studies have explored their treatment responses empirically.The objective of this study was to assess interferon alpha therapy (IFN) completion and response rates among patients with HCV who had a history of comor

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ISOLATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA FROM TAXUS ROOT (Taxus sumatrana) AND TEST ITS POTENCY AS PRODUCER OF ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS

Endophytic bacteria have been extensively studied as a source of new antimicrobial compounds.Research into new antimicrobials is important as an alternative to the treatment of resistant microbes.One potential source of Flange Nut antimicrobial compounds is the Taxus (Taxus sumatrana).This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial activity produ

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