[Co-infection of HIV with HCV and HBV].
Since the dissemination of HAART, the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection have declined. However, the reduction in mortality due to opportunistic infection has made HCV-associated liver diseases the leading cause of mortality in Western countries. We conducted a nationwide survey to determine the prevalence of coinfection with HIV and HCV by distributing a questionnaire to the hospitals in HIV/AIDS Network of Japan. Nineteen point two percent were also positive for the anti-HCV antibody. Most (84.1%) of the patients coinfected with HIV and HCV were recipients of blood products. Six point three percent were positive for HBs antigen, and had ongoing HBV infection.
Koike
Kazuhiko
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Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo.
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans