Seroprevalence of HIV-HBV Co-Infection

: Objectives: To find the rate of prevalence of Hepatitis B viral co-infection with Human Immunodeficiency virus infection and comparing its prevalence in male and female patients. Background: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, which affects 7%-10% of HIV-infected patients, is associated wit...

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Main Authors: Suresh B. Sonth (Author), Sathyanarayan M.S (Author), Mariraj J. (Author), Krishna S. (Author)
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Published: Al Ameen Medical College, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:: Objectives: To find the rate of prevalence of Hepatitis B viral co-infection with Human Immunodeficiency virus infection and comparing its prevalence in male and female patients. Background: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, which affects 7%-10% of HIV-infected patients, is associated with an increased frequency of AIDS-related and non-AIDS-related clinical endpoints, such as end-stage liver diseases including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection share transmission patterns and risk factors; therefore, it is not surprising that the prevalence of chronic HBV infection is elevated among HIV-infected persons. Method: A total of 100 patients were picked up who were positive for HIV 1 & 2 antibodies (Tridot & ELISA), & tested for the presence of HBsAg (ELISA). As control, 100 healthy blood donors were tested for the presence of HBsAg. Result: Out of 100 HIV infected patients, 21 (21%) were positive for the presence of HBsAg, as compared to only 2 (2%) among healthy blood donors. Conclusion: Hence considering the high infectivity, morbidity and mortality due to HBV in HIV infected individuals, routine evaluation of hepatitis B virus markers may be carried out in all the HIV infected individuals
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