Hepatitis C viremia in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients: lower levels in presence of chronic hepatitis B

HIV Clin Trials. 2005 Mar-Apr;6(2):103-6. doi: 10.1310/R7B4-Q37L-FAQ7-LQB7.

Abstract

Complex reciprocal interactions between hepatitis C (HCV) and hepatitis B (HBV) viruses (HBV) have been reported. We examined the influence of HBV on HCV RNA titers in 376 HCV/HIV-coinfected patients (30 were also HBsAg positive). Regression analyses identified negative HBsAg and male sex as factors associated with HCV RNA values >500,000 IU/mL.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / blood
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Hepacivirus / isolation & purification
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / blood
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic / blood
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic / complications*
  • Hepatitis C / blood
  • Hepatitis C / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • RNA, Viral / blood
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Viremia*

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
  • RNA, Viral