Abstract
We describe the prevalence and risk factors for advanced liver fibrosis (≥9.3 kPa) using transient elastography in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–monoinfected and HIV/HBV (hepatitis B virus)–coinfected, antiretroviral naive adults in Nigeria. HBV coinfection and HBV DNA levels significantly increased the risk of advanced fibrosis in HIV and HIV/HBV patients, respectively.
Keywords:
Africa; HBV; HIV; liver fibrosis.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Elasticity Imaging Techniques
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Female
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / pathology*
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Hepatitis B / epidemiology
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Hepatitis B / pathology*
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Humans
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Liver Cirrhosis / diagnostic imaging
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Liver Cirrhosis / epidemiology
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Liver Cirrhosis / physiopathology
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Liver Cirrhosis / virology*
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Male
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Multivariate Analysis
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Nigeria / epidemiology
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Risk Factors