Assessment of liver fibrosis by transient elastography in patients with HIV and hepatitis B virus coinfection in Nigeria.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
We describe the prevalence and risk factors for advanced liver fibrosis (≥9.3 kPa) using transient elastography in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–monoinfected and HIV/HBV (hepatitis B virus)–coinfected, antiretroviral naive adults in Nigeria. HBV coinfection and HBV DNA levels significantly increased the risk of advanced fibrosis in HIV and HIV/HBV patients, respectively.
Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
- Hepatitis B
- Liver Cirrhosis