Human immunodeficiency virus and the liver: The impact of coinfection with hepatotropic viruses

Ann Hepatol. 2019 Mar-Apr;18(2):285-286. doi: 10.1016/j.aohep.2019.03.002. Epub 2019 Apr 15.

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) predisposes for liver damage during coinfection with hepatitis E virus (HEV) and increases the replication of hepatitis C virus (HCV). HIV-hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfections are common. In Mexico, hepatotropic viruses are major causative agents of liver disease. However, information on HIV coinfections is limited in the country.

Keywords: Coinfection.; Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis C virus; Hepatitis E virus; Human immunodeficiency virus; Liver disease.

MeSH terms

  • Coinfection*
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections / virology*
  • Hepatitis B / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis B / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis B / virology*
  • Hepatitis C / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis C / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis C / virology*
  • Hepatitis E / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis E / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis E / virology*
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Humans
  • Liver / virology*
  • Mexico / epidemiology
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors