Increased Prevalence of Liver Fibrosis and HIV Viremia among Patients with HIV, HBV, and Tuberculosis in Botswana

Increased Prevalence of Liver Fibrosis and HIV Viremia among Patients with HIV, HBV, and Tuberculosis in Botswana

People with concomitant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) have an increased risk of hepatotoxic reactions due to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and anti-TB therapy (ATT). Concomitant hepatitis B virus (HBV) in these patients may lead to poorer health outcomes. To assess liver en...

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Main Authors: Bonolo B. Phinius, Motswedi Anderson, Lynnette Bhebhe, Kabo Baruti, Godiraone Manowe, Wonderful T. Choga, Lucy Mupfumi, Tshepiso Mbangiwa, Mbatshi Mudanga, Sikhulile Moyo, Richard Marlink, Jason T. Blackard, Simani Gaseitsiwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
hepatitis B virus
tuberculosis
human immunodeficiency virus
Botswana
Africa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/11/950

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