Our study confirms the importance of screening for hepatitis B and of using ART regimens containing tenofovir in hepatitis B co-infected patients. Whilst our program has made improvements in care still 18.6% of patients with hepatitis B were not on tenofovir regimens, 98.1% had no hepatitis B viral loads done. Clinicians should recognize the potential for hepatitis B in HIV positive patients and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to ensure optimal management of cases and follow up.
Keyphrases
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv positive
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- men who have sex with men
- hiv aids
- end stage renal disease
- south africa
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- ejection fraction
- hiv testing
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- prognostic factors
- sars cov
- peritoneal dialysis
- hepatitis c virus
- risk assessment
- human health