Abstract
Background. Worldwide, prior to 1990, a large number of patients with hemophilia were infected with the hepatitis C virus due to substitution therapy. The mortality rate from chronic liver disease and HCC in patients with HCV and hemophilia is signifcantly higher than in general population. Objective. To assess the results of direct-acting antiviral therapy in patients with hemophilia and chronic hepatitis C. Material and methods. The rate of sustained virologic response after DAA treatment and the dynamics of clinical and laboratory parameters during antiviral treatment were evaluated. Results. All 14 patients achieved sustained virological response after 12 / 24 weeks of treatment. During antiviral treatment, some patients showed an increase in blood urea nitrogen, a decrease in leukocyte count, and increase of ALT activity. All these phenomena were reversible and resolved spontaneously. Conclusion. The DAA regimens available in Belarus are highly effective for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in patients with hemophilia. These regimens do not signifcantly affect hematological parameters, are well tolerated, and have acceptable safety profle.
Publisher
Grodno State Medical University