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Copyright ©The Author(s) 2019.
World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2019; 25(29): 3897-3919
Published online Aug 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i29.3897
Table 5 Recommended treatment regimens for hepatitis C virus GT3 infection
Recommendation categoryTreatment option(s)Treatment regimen
PreferredSOF + DCV ± RBVSOF + DCV for 12 wk (addition of RBV may be considered if cirrhosis has not been conclusively ruled out)
In patients with compensated cirrhosis
Treatment-naïve patients: SOF + DCV + RBV for 24 wk if patients can tolerate ribavirin well, if not SOF+DCV for 24 wk
Treatment-experienced patients: SOF + DCV + RBV for 24 wk if patients tolerated ribavirin well, if not SOF + DCV for 24 wk
In patients with decompensated cirrhosis:
SOF + DCV + RBV for 12 wk
If RBV is ineligible: SOF + DCV for 24 wk
AlternativeSOF + RBVSOF + RBV for 24 wk (should be considered only when preferred regimens are not available)
LDV + SOF + RBVLDV + SOF + RBV for 12 wk (should be considered only when preferred regimens are not available)
Not recommendedDue to the advent of newer DAAs, pegylated interferon, boceprevir, and telaprevir-based regimens are not recommended.