[Co-infection of HIV with HCV and HBV]

Nihon Rinsho. 2010 Mar;68(3):497-501.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Since the dissemination of HAART, the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection have declined. However, the reduction in mortality due to opportunistic infection has made HCV-associated liver diseases the leading cause of mortality in Western countries. We conducted a nationwide survey to determine the prevalence of coinfection with HIV and HCV by distributing a questionnaire to the hospitals in HIV/AIDS Network of Japan. Nineteen point two percent were also positive for the anti-HCV antibody. Most (84.1%) of the patients coinfected with HIV and HCV were recipients of blood products. Six point three percent were positive for HBs antigen, and had ongoing HBV infection.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Hepatitis B / complications*
  • Hepatitis B / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis C / complications*
  • Hepatitis C / drug therapy
  • Humans