- Asymptomatic individuals with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection will not be excluded, however Investigators must carefully assess if therapy specific for HCV infection is required; participants who are anticipated to require HCV treatment prior to Week 48 of the Maintenance Phase must be excluded. HCV treatment on study may be permitted post Week 48, following consultation with the Medical Monitor. Participants with HCV co-infection will be allowed entry into Phase 3 studies if: Liver enzymes meet entry criteria; HCV Disease has undergone appropriate work-up, HCV is not advanced, and will not require treatment prior to the Week 48 visit. Additional information (where available) on participants with HCV co-infection at screening should include results from any liver biopsy, fibroscan, ultrasound, or other fibrosis evaluation, history of cirrhosis or other decompensated liver disease, prior treatment, and timing/plan for HCV treatment. In the event that recent biopsy or imaging data is not available or is inconclusive, the Fib-4 score will be used to verify eligibility. A Fib-4 score > 3.25 is exclusionary; Fib-4 scores 1.45 - 3.25 requires Medical Monitor consultation. Fibrosis 4 Score Formula: (Age x AST)/(Platelets x [square root of ALT]).