HBV co-infection is associated with persistently elevated liver stiffness measurement in HIV-positive adults: A 6-year single-centre cohort study in Nigeria.
Adovich Sarmiento RiveraStephen MachenryJonathan OkpokwuBola OlatundePlacid UgoagwuMuazu AuwalHalima SulePatricia AgabaOche O AgbajiChloe L ThioRobert Leo MurphyClaudia HawkinsPublished in: Antiviral therapy (2021)
In this cohort, LSM remained higher among HIV-HBV co-infected versus HIV mono-infected participants throughout follow-up. Our findings emphasize the continuing need for monitoring of liver outcomes in HIV-HBV co-infected populations on ART and the importance of preventing HBV infection among PLH to optimize liver health.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- hepatitis b virus
- men who have sex with men
- hiv infected
- south africa
- hiv testing
- human immunodeficiency virus
- liver failure
- hiv aids
- public health
- healthcare
- hepatitis c virus
- mental health
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- health information
- social media
- insulin resistance
- adipose tissue
- medical education