Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Jennie ChenAshley HubbardLaurie BagleyRita ShiauRobert J WongAmit S ChitnisPublished in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2021)
LTBI prevalence among adults with chronic HBV was two times higher than the LTBI prevalence among all non-US-born persons. The high LTBI prevalence and increased risk of hepatotoxicity with TB medications among persons with chronic HBV may warrant consideration of routine screening for HBV among persons who are tested for LTBI. Reducing morbidity and mortality associated with TB and chronic HBV may require healthcare systems and public health to ensure that persons at risk of both infections are screened and treated for LTBI and chronic HBV.