Management of HIV-hepatitis B co-infection

HIV-hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infected patients are at risk of increased morbidity and mortality. Early recognition of dual infection is a critical factor in directing appropriate therapy, and HBV screening should therefore be undertaken at the time of HIV diagnosis. Vaccination against HBV should...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marc Mendelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2011-04-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/209