Insinuation of prophetic variables and their role in development of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction in HCV patients receiving interferon therapy

ABSTRACT

Background: Chronic liver disease has remained a major threat to human health. Hepatitis C patients administered combined interferon with ribavirin therapy, and lacking vitamin-D, are susceptible to extra-hepatic manifestations, particularly autoimmune thyroid disorders [AITDs]. The present study was designed to assess the effects of interferon and vitamin D in attaining sustained virological response in autoimmune thyroid disorders