Masaki, Naohiko Lower th-1/th-2 ratio before interferon therapy may favor long-term virological responses in patients with chronic hepatitis C. [electronic resource] - Digestive diseases and sciences Oct 2002 - 2163-9 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article ISSN: 0163-2116 Standard No.: 10.1023/a:1020114722763 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdultDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHepacivirus--drug effectsHepatitis C, Chronic--drug therapyHumansInterferon-alpha--adverse effectsInterferon-beta--adverse effectsLymphocyte CountMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRNA, Viral--bloodTh1 Cells--drug effectsTh2 Cells--drug effectsTreatment Outcome