Interferon plus lamivudine may be effective in patients with dual hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection,

2005 ◽  
Vol &NA; (1475) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
&NA;
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
B Virus

High prevalence of occult hepatitis C virus infection in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 1235-1238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Castillo ◽  
Javier Bartolomé ◽  
Juan Antonio Quiroga ◽  
Vicente Carreño
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
B Virus

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the absence of detectable antibodies against HCV and of viral RNA in serum is called occult HCV infection. Its prevalence and clinical significance in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is unknown. HCV RNA was tested for in the liver samples of 52 patients with chronic HBV infection and 21 (40 %) of them were positive for viral RNA (occult HCV infection). Liver fibrosis was found more frequently and the fibrosis score was significantly higher in patients with occult HCV than in negative ones, suggesting that occult HCV infection may have an impact on the clinical course of HBV infection.

scholarly journals Association of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) With Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Versus Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection Among Different Asian Subgroups

2011 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
pp. S-924-S-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary Lin ◽  
Nghiem B. Ha ◽  
Deawodi Ladzekpo ◽  
Aijaz Ahmed ◽  
Walid Ayoub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
B Virus

scholarly journals Research Progress on HIV/AIDS with Concomitant Hepatitis B Virus and/or Hepatitis C Virus Infection

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Fuying Guo ◽  
Lingzhou Yang
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) involve similar transmission routes, namely, blood, sexual contact, and mother-baby contact. Therefore, HIV infection is usually accompanied by HBV and HCV infections. This observation poses a great challenge to the prevention and treatment of HIV/human acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) accompanied by HBV and HCV infection. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been extensively applied. Hence, liverrelated diseases have become the main causes of complication and death in HIV-infected individuals. This paper summarizes the current epidemiology, mutual influence, and treatment of HIV/AIDS accompanied by HBV or HCV infection.

scholarly journals Frequency of HbsAg and Anti-HCV among Hemodialysis Patients in three Genral Hospitals of Azad Jammu and Kashmir State

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-54
Author(s):  
Ghayas Ud Din Dar ◽  
Muhammad Imran Qadeer ◽  
Shafique Ahmed Chudhary ◽  
Dania Aijaz ◽  
Shahid Imtiaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Azad Kashmir ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impact of dialysis modality on the rates and types of infectious complications has not been well studied. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the rates of hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus infections in hemodialysis patients in three general hospitals of Azad Kashmir. In dialysis patient, if left unaddressed these may lead to very fatal consequences at the individual and national level. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections represent significant public health issues globally. These infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Patients with HBV/HCV co-infection have a higher risk of progression to cirrhosis and decompensated liver disease and have an increased risk of hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Because the two hepatotropic viruses share same modes of transmission, co-infection with the two viruses is not uncommon, especially in areas with a high prevalence of HCV infection and among people at high-risk for parenteral infection. Objective: The present work was aimed to determine the frequency of hepatitis B and C among dialysis patients in Azad Kashmir dialysis centers. Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Settings: Pathology laboratory of Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Participants: A representative sample of 110 patients of dialysis from all Azad Kashmir dialysis centers including both males and females was studied between August and December 2016. BMI was calculated after measuring weight and height followed by measurement of hepatitis B and C in dialysis patients. Results: In this study, out of 110 patients: 52.72% dialysis patients were hepatitis C positive and 13.63% dialysis patients were hepatitis B positive. Conclusion: Our findings revealed ongoing HCV incidence and high HCV/HBV prevalence among HD patients in Azad Kashmir. But incidence and prevalence appear to be declining year by year. About one-fifth of HD patients are chronic carriers of HCV infection, in need of HCV treatment, and potentially can transmit the infection to other HD patients. In context of rapidly growing HD patient population, these findings highlight the need to improve standards of infection control during dialysis in Azad Kashmir.

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