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Mortality in Patients Coinfected with Hepatitis B Virus and HIV: Could Antiretroviral Therapy Make a Difference?
- Source :
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Clinical Infectious Diseases . 6/15/2009, Vol. 48 Issue 12, p1772-1774. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- In this article the author discusses the study conducted by G. K. Nikolopoulos and colleagues that examines the impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the progression of AIDS and mortality in HIV-infected individuals. He highlights the significance of the study which establishes that HBV is associated with an excess risk of all-cause mortality. He also cites the significance of effective vaccination for the prevention of HBVin HIV-infected persons.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10584838
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 41561787
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/599111