Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis B virus co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa and the potential impact and program feasibility of hepatitis B surface antigen screening in …
L Stabinski, S O'Connor, M Barnhart… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Screening people living with HIV for hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infection is
recommended in resource-rich settings to optimize HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) and …
recommended in resource-rich settings to optimize HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) and …
Prevalence of liver cirrhosis in individuals with hepatitis B virus infection in sub‐Saharan Africa: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
B Surial, D Wyser, C Béguelin… - Liver …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background & Aims Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection accounts for 30%‐
50% of cirrhosis related deaths in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Since HBV‐related cirrhosis is …
50% of cirrhosis related deaths in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Since HBV‐related cirrhosis is …
Liver fibrosis by transient elastography and virologic outcomes after introduction of tenofovir in lamivudine-experienced adults with HIV and hepatitis B virus …
Background. Antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs in sub-Saharan Africa have for many
years included lamivudine as the sole hepatitis B virus (HBV) inhibitor. Long-term outcomes …
years included lamivudine as the sole hepatitis B virus (HBV) inhibitor. Long-term outcomes …
Liver fibrosis progression in a cohort of young HIV and HIV/HBV co-infected patients: A longitudinal study using non-invasive APRI and Fib-4 scores
DG Iacob, M Luminos, OE Benea, AM Tudor… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background The risk of liver fibrosis increases over time in HIV and HIV-HBV individuals
even under antiretroviral treatment (ART), warranting a rigorous and periodic monitorization …
even under antiretroviral treatment (ART), warranting a rigorous and periodic monitorization …
HIV infection, viral hepatitis and liver fibrosis among prison inmates in West Africa
A Jaquet, G Wandeler, J Tine, CA Dagnra, A Attia… - BMC infectious …, 2016 - Springer
Background Prisoners represent a vulnerable population for blood-borne and sexually
transmitted infections which can potentially lead to liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis …
transmitted infections which can potentially lead to liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis …
Alcohol use, viral hepatitis and liver fibrosis among HIV‐positive persons in West Africa: a cross‐sectional study
A Jaquet, G Wandeler, M Nouaman… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: Liver fibrosis is often the first stage of liver disease in people living with HIV
(PLWHIV) in industrialized countries. However, little is known about liver fibrosis and its …
(PLWHIV) in industrialized countries. However, little is known about liver fibrosis and its …
[PDF][PDF] Human immunodeficiency virus and liver disease: an update
KE Sherman, J Rockstroh, D Thomas - 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection affects approximately 1.2 million persons in
the United States and 35 million worldwide. Progression to advanced liver disease remains …
the United States and 35 million worldwide. Progression to advanced liver disease remains …
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype mixtures, viral load, and liver damage in HBV patients co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infection is possible in patients who are positive for human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since both share similar transmission routes. Furthermore …
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since both share similar transmission routes. Furthermore …
[PDF][PDF] Evaluating noninvasive markers to identify advanced fibrosis by liver biopsy in HBV/HIV co‐infected adults
Noninvasive biomarkers are used increasingly to assess fibrosis in patients with chronic
liver disease. We determined the utility of dual cutoffs for noninvasive biomarkers to exclude …
liver disease. We determined the utility of dual cutoffs for noninvasive biomarkers to exclude …
HBV and HIV viral load but not microbial translocation or immune activation are associated with liver fibrosis among patients in South Africa
Background Co-infection with HIV negatively impacts the progression of chronic hepatitis B
virus (HBV) infection, including causing rapid progression to liver fibrosis. Sub-Saharan …
virus (HBV) infection, including causing rapid progression to liver fibrosis. Sub-Saharan …