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Changes in hepatitis C viral response after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy and control of HIV viremia in chronically co-infected individuals.
HIV clinical trials - 1 Jan 2000
Kottilil Shyam, Jagannatha Shyla, Lu Amy, Liu Shuying, McLaughlin Mary, Metcalf Julia A, Dewar Robin, Campbell Colleen, Koratich Chad, Maldarelli Frank, Masur Henry, Polis Michael A
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BACKGROUND: HIV seropositive individuals co-infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) have an increased risk for liver cirrhosis. We examined the long-term effect of controlling HIV infection with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on HCV viremia among co-infected patients. METHOD: HIV/HCV co-infected patients who initiated HAART and were able to control HIV viremia to <500 copies/mL were evaluated. HIV and...
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