Acute hepatitis B and C virus coinfection: a virological and clinical study of 3 cases

Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Feb 15;36(4):528-32. doi: 10.1086/367650. Epub 2003 Jan 28.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Disease Progression
  • Hepacivirus*
  • Hepatitis B / complications*
  • Hepatitis B / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis B virus*
  • Hepatitis C / complications*
  • Hepatitis C / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*