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Study Supports Prompt HCV Therapy in HIV/HCV-Coinfected Patients
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Title Study Supports Prompt HCV Therapy in HIV/HCV-Coinfected Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579637?src=rss
Description Patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV often exhibit low levels of HCV neutralizing antibodies, which could contribute to a poorer outcome of HCV infection, a French study indicates. Reuters Health Information
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Date Aug 28, 2008
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