for Health Care Providers
Table 1. Favorable and Unfavorable Factors for Retreatment of Hepatitis C
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| Factor | Favorable | Unfavorable |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted from Darling et al.(8) | ||
| Previous treatment regimen | IFN monotherapy | IFN + RBV |
| Previous response to therapy | Relapse, partial response | Null response |
| Genotype | 2 or 3 | 1 |
| Serum HCV RNA | Low | High |
| Race | Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian | African American |
| Stage of fibrosis | Minimal | Advanced or cirrhosis |
| Prior treatment adherence | Poor (if reversible factors) | Complete |
| Patient motivation | High | Low |
