Glossary

ETR (end of treatment response) – having an undetectable HCV viral load at the end of HCV treatment. See SVR.

PT (prothrombin time; pro-time) – PT testing measures the amount of time it takes for blood to clot. When the liver is damaged, its ability to make clotting factors is impaired. If this time increases – referred to as a prolonged PT interval – it shows that the liver is not working so well.

interferon – see pegylated interferon.

fulminant liver disease – sudden, rapid disease progression related to liver failure.

Ctrough – another word for Cmin.