Prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections in children infected with HIV.
We evaluated the prevalence and transmission mode of hepatitis B and C in an inner-city, pediatric cohort of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons, as well as the demographic characteristics of the cohort. Hepatitis B or C was found in 13 (5.8%) of 228 children. This analysis suggests that chronic hepatitis is prevalent and should be routinely screened for in the pediatric HIV-infected population.
Toussi
Sima Shelly
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Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. STOUSSI@montefiore.org
Abadi
Jacobo
J
Rosenberg
Michael
M
Levanon
Daniela
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009518:New York / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence