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Table 10. Endpoints for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Treatment
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| ENDPOINT | DEFINITION | TIME POINT FOR MEASURING HCV RNA |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid virologic response (RVR) | HCV RNA <50 IU/mL | 4 weeks after treatment initiation |
| Early virologic response (EVR) | ≥2 log10 reduction in pre-treatment HCV RNA | 12 weeks after treatment initiation |
| End-of-treatment response (ETR) | HCV RNA <50 IU/mL | Completion of therapy |
| Sustained virologic response (SVR) | HCV RNA <50 IU/mL | Six months after completion of therapy |
