Effects of Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents on the Mental Health of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Prospective Observational Study

Effects of Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents on the Mental Health of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Prospective Observational Study

In chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients, interferon-based treatments showed toxicity, limited efficacy, and psychiatric manifestations. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents appeared safer, though it remains unclear if they may exacerbate or foster mood symptoms in drug-naïve CHC patients. We evaluated...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Michele Fabrazzo, Rosa Zampino, Martina Vitrone, Gaia Sampogna, Lucia Del Gaudio, Daniela Nunziata, Salvatore Agnese, Anna Santagata, Emanuele Durante-Mangoni, Andrea Fiorillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
chronic hepatitis C
direct-acting antiviral agents
hepatitis C virus
consultation-liaison psychiatry
depression
anxiety
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/8/483

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/8/483

Similar Items