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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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The Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States, 1988 through 1994
Miriam J. Alter,Deanna Kruszon-Moran,Omana V. Nainan,Geraldine M. McQuillan,Fengxiang Gao,Linda A. Moyer,Richard A. Kaslow,Harold S. Margolis +7 more
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.