Purpose: The introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has revolutionized the treatment of chronic hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection. This study aims to establish real-world treatment efficacy of Sofosbuvir-based (SOF-B) and Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir-based (OPR-B) regimens. Patients and methods: This prospective, non-randomized observational real-life study was conducted in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain, and included consecutive patients with chronic HCV infection (genotypes 1–4) who were treated with direct-acting antivirals. Sustained virologic response to therapy was assessed at week 12 post end of treatment (SVR12). Results: Of the 167 patients included, 60.5% (n=101) were treated with SOF-B and 39.5% (n=66) with OPR-B regimens for 12 weeks (n=148; 88.6%) or 24 weeks (n=19; 11.4%). SVR12 was achieved in 156 (93.4%) patients, 4 patients failed to achieve SVR despite completion of treatment, and 7 patients discontinued treatment due to non-compliance and were included in the analysis on an intention-to-treat basis. There was no difference between SOF-B and OPR-B regimens (95/101; 94.1%) and (61/66; 92.4%), respectively ( p =0.68). However, SVR12 rates were significantly higher in patients without liver cirrhosis (103/104; 99.0%) compared to patients with cirrhosis (53/63; 84.1%; p <0.001), and in patients who received 12-week-regimen (141/148; 95.3%) compared to those who received 24-week regimen (15/19; 78.9%; p <0.024). However, logistic regression analysis identified cirrhosis at baseline to be the only independent predictor of non-SVR12 (OR: 16.1, 95% confidence interval 1.96–131.91, p =0.01). Apart from Hb, INR, and ALP, all other laboratory parameter improved following treatment ( p <0.05). Conclusion: Both SOF-B and OPR-B regimens achieved high SVR12 rates in this real-life cohort of patients with chronic HCV infection, similar to what is reported in other real-world studies. Cirrhosis was the only independent predictor of poor response.
Background and Aim Hepatitis B e (HBe) antigen (HBeAg) is commonly encountered among hepatitis B patients and is indicative of active infection. There is a lack of data in the literature about the prevalence of HBeAg among hepatitis B patients in Bahrain and its impact on the disease. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of HBeAg among a sample of hepatitis B patients in Bahrain and to analyze their associated laboratory profile, radiological characteristics, comorbidities, and complications. Methods This was a retrospective record‐review study conducted on patients' records at Salmaniya Medical Complex hospital in Bahrain during the period of 2011–2016. All records of hepatitis B patients who had HBeAg tests performed were included in this study. Results Of 323 patients recruited, 18.9% had positive HBeAg. The prevalence of anti‐HBe antibodies and hepatitis B core immunoglobulin G (HBc IgG) differed significantly between patients with positive and negative HBeAg (P < 0.001, P = 0.026, respectively). Alanine transferase and gamma‐glutamyl transferase were significantly higher among patients with positive HBeAg (P = 0.017, P = 0.016, respectively). There was no significant difference with regard to the prevalence of hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver transplantation between HBe‐positive and ‐negative patients (P ≥ 0.05). Conclusion HBeAg is prevalent among hepatitis B patients in Bahrain and is associated with a significantly different laboratory profile.
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