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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Female
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HIV Infections / blood
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HIV Infections / complications*
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Hepacivirus / isolation & purification
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / blood
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Hepatitis B, Chronic / blood
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Hepatitis B, Chronic / complications*
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Hepatitis C / blood
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Hepatitis C / complications*
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Humans
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Male
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Multivariate Analysis
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RNA, Viral / blood
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Sex Factors
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Viremia*
Substances
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
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RNA, Viral