Achieving protection against HBV in HIV patients: Finding the best strategy

Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2016 Dec;12(12):3166-3167. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2016.1215394. Epub 2016 Aug 15.

Abstract

HBV and HIV coinfection is common and entails important morbi-mortality. Vaccination and anti-HBs seroconvertion is a desirable goal in HIV infected patients. New strategies are necessary to predict seroconversion and clinical endpoints. More studies, in the subgroup of HIV patients with poor immunovirological status are needed.

Keywords: HBV; HIV; hepatitis; immunization; vaccine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / immunology*
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule