Does interferon and ribavirin combination therapy ameliorate growth hormone deficiency in HCV genotype-4 infected patients?

► Explore the impact of response to IFN/RBV therapy on GH levels in HCV patients. ► Biochemical and virological tests were monitored in HCV patients and controls. ► HCV patients have high significant decrease of GH as compared to controls. ► Responders have significant increase of GH as compared to NRs after therapy. ► Conclusion: Response to IFN/RBV treatment has an impact on GH levels.