Acute hepatitis B and C virus coinfection: a virological and clinical study of 3 cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the virological interaction in, clinical presentation of, and course of disease observed in 3 male injection drug users with acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection. In all 3 cases, HBV infection presented first and quickly resolved. Diagnosis of acute HBV/HCV coinfection requires a long follow-up period with careful observation.
Medical subject headings
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B virus
- Hepatitis C
- Substance-Related Disorders