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HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and risk of liver-related mortality in the Multicenter Cohort Study (MACS)
Chloe L. Thio,Eric C. Seaberg,Richard L. Skolasky,John P. Phair,Barbara R. Visscher,Alvaro Muñoz,David L. Thomas +6 more
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Individuals coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV, especially those with low CD4+ nadir counts, are at increased risk for liver-related mortality, underscoring the importance of prevention, identification, and comprehensive management of hepatitis B in people infected withAIDS.Citations
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Coinfección VIH con Hepatitis B (Hvb) y Hepatitis C (Hvc) en el Laboratorio de Referencia del Programa Nacional de Control de VIH/SIDA
Gladys López,Isidro Insfrán +1 more
TL;DR: No se observaron diferencias estadisticamente significativas entre las prevalencias segun sexo, grupo de edad y el tiempo of diagnostico entre VIH/HCV.
Screening of hepatitis B virus infection among HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy.
TL;DR: Screening for HBV co-infection in HIV-infected patients should not be omitted and should be performed prior to the initiation of ART, as well as liver function test results at screening, which were not associated with HBV Co- Infection.
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Complications in treating chronic hepatitis B in patients with HIV
Vincent Soriano,Marina Núñez,Julie Sheldon,Belén Ramos,Javier García-Samaniego,Luz Martín-Carbonero,Ivana Maida,Juan González-Lahoz +7 more
TL;DR: The dual antiviral activity against HIV and HBV of antiretrovirals such as tenofovir and emtricitabine broadens the armamentarium against HBV in the HIV-coinfected population.
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In silico analysis of mutations associated with occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in South Africa.
Matthew Olagbenro,Motswedi Anderson,Simani Gaseitsiwe,Eleanor A. Powell,Maemu P. Gededzha,Maemu P. Gededzha,Selokela G. Selabe,Jason T. Blackard,Jason T. Blackard +8 more
TL;DR: Using complementary in silico approaches, the effects of OBI-associated amino acid mutations on HBV protein function in HBV/HIV-positive ART-naive South Africans were evaluated as discussed by the authors.
An Immunization Update for HIV-infected Adults in the United States: Review of the
TL;DR: An overview of the current immunization guidelines for adults living with HIV infection in the United States can be found in this paper, where the authors also provide a comprehensive summary of the evidence-based literature related to the safety and durability associated with the use of each vaccine.
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The Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States, 1988 through 1994
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TL;DR: The strongest factors independently associated with HCV infection were illegal drug use and high-risk sexual behavior, and poverty, having had 12 or fewer years of education, and having been divorced or separated were independently associated.
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Liver fibrosis progression in human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus coinfected patients
Yves Benhamou,Marie Bochet,V. Di Martino,Frédéric Charlotte,F. Azria,Anne Coutellier,Michel Vidaud,François Bricaire,Pierre Opolon,Christine Katlama,Thierry Poynard +10 more
TL;DR: In coinfected patients, a low CD4 count, alcohol consumption rate, and age at HCV infection are associated with a higher liver fibrosis progression rate, while HIV seropositivity accelerates HCV‐related liver Fibrosis progression.
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The multicenter aids cohort study: rationale, organization, and selected characteristics of the participants
TL;DR: The Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study was designed to elucidate the natural history of the infection causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), identify risk factors for occurrence and clinical expression of the virus, and establish a repository of biologic specimens for future study.
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Hepatotoxicity associated with antiretroviral therapy in adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus and the role of hepatitis C or B virus infection.
TL;DR: The data indicate that use of ritonavir may increase risk of severe hepatotoxicity, and does not support withholding protease inhibitor therapy from persons coinfected with hepatitis B or C virus.