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Inclusion criteria
Serological evidence of chronic hepatitis C infection by an anti-HCV antibody test for > 6 months; Detectable serum HCV-RNA; elevated serum ALT activity documented on at least two occasions at least one month apart withinthe last 6 months; liver biopsy findings consistant with the diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C infection with or without compensated cirrhosis; compensated liver disease; have had an episode of injecting drug use with 6 months of screening; on a recognized pharmacotherapy detoxification program such as Methadone, Buprenorhine, or Naltrexone.
Exclusion criteria
Positive test at screening for anti-HAV IgM Ab, HBsAg, anti-HBc IgM Ab, anti-HIV Ab; History of other medical condition associated with chronic liver disease other than HCV.