Risk of Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B Virus and HIV Coinfected Youths Receiving Tenofovir-Containing Antiretroviral Regimen

• Main Authors: Linda Aurpibul, Suparat Kanjanavanit, Apinya Leerapun, Thanyawee Puthanakit
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85062098489&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/63671
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

BACKGROUND:: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV coinfection is associated with risk of progression to chronic liver disease. We assessed liver stiffness in HBV-HIV coinfected youths. METHODS:: A cross-sectional study in HBV-HIV coinfected youths aged 18 to 25 years who received a tenofovir (TDF)-contai...