Association Between Insulin Resistance and Hepatitis C Virus Chronic Infection in HIV-Hepatitis C Virus-Coinfected Patients Undergoing Antiretroviral Therapy.

Authors :: Duong, Michel
Petit, Jean Michel
Piroth, Lionel
Grappin, Michele
Buisson, Marielle
Chavanet, Pascal
Hillon, Patrick
Portier, Henri
Source :: JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 7/1/2001, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p245. 6p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Presents information on a study which evaluated the association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and insulin sensitivity, serum lipids and body fat distribution in HIV-HCV-coinfected patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy. Methodology; Results and discussion.

Subjects :: *HEPATITIS C virus
*INSULIN resistance
*BLOOD lipids
*HIV-positive persons
*DISEASES

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