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ea0014p78 | (1) | ECE2007

The effect of interferon treatment on glucose metabolism in patients with chronic hepatitis

Alev Atilla , Kubat Uzum Ayse , Murat Tatli Ali , Oner Kaya Fatih , Dik Iskender , Bedir Burhan

Introduction: In recent years, interferon (IFN) is used in treatment of chronic hepatitis and the studies about the side effects of IFN therapy are increasing.Objective: We aimed to investigate the effects of IFN therapy on glucose metabolism.Materials and methods: Study group was consisted with 30 patients who were diagnosed as chronic hepatitis. Sixteen of 30 were chronic hepatitis B and 14 were chronic hepatitis C. Diagnose was ...