Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infection among HIV infected patients in Mumbai
2010
Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections in HIV Patients in Mumbai
Sample size: 540
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sawant Sandhya, Agrawal Sachee, Shastri Jayanthi
Primary Institution: B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India
Hypothesis
HIV infection influences the natural history of hepatitis virus infections.
Conclusion
The study found that a significant percentage of HIV-positive patients were also infected with hepatitis B and C viruses.
Supporting Evidence
- 16.7% of HIV seropositive patients were positive for Hepatitis B.
- 1.3% of HIV seropositive patients were positive for Hepatitis C.
- 0.4% of patients had concurrent infections of HIV, HBV, and HCV.
Takeaway
Many people with HIV also have hepatitis B or C, which can make their liver problems worse.
Methodology
Patients were tested for HIV antibodies and subsequently for Hepatitis B and C using ELISA.
Limitations
Screening for HBV and HCV in HIV patients is not regularly performed in resource-limited settings.
Participant Demographics
All 97 HIV seropositive coinfected patients were aged 25–35 years.
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