Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus in Thai patients: A tertiary-care-based study

• Main Authors: Somnuek Sungkanuparph, Asda Vibhagool, Weerawat Manosuthi, Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul, Kalayanee Atamasirikul, Anuchart Aumkhyan, Ammarin Thakkinstian
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21493

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV share the route of transmission. HBV or HCV co-infection with HIV has been associated with a reduced survival rate, an increased risk of progression to severe liver disease, and an increased risk of hepatotoxicity associated with...