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12 week eot pcr tests

Does anyone have articles on the use of 12 weeks pcr tests after treatment to predict svr?  I have read a lot ofpsots on this, but can not find any articles on it.
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it does.  i was rvr at week 4 and just took my 12 week eot viral test.  and am more nervous and streesed out nw, than when i was on treatment.
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I just posted this a minute ago:

"A Follow-up Week 12 Viral Count Is Useful in Predicting SVR and Is 100% Accurate in Patients without Cirrhosis"

http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/2007icr/ddw/docs/060107_a.html

For stage fours, I think it may be 90% accurate but not sure.

Hope this helps.

Susan
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