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Low current and nadir CD4+ T-cell counts are associated with higher hepatitis C virus RNA levels in the Swiss HIV cohort study.
Antiviral therapy - 1 Jan 2008
Rauch Andri, Gaudieri Silvana, Evison John, Nolan David, Cavassini Matthias, Weber Rainer, James Ian, Furrer Hansjakob
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CD4+ T-cell counts and other characteristics of HIV-infected individuals on hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA levels. METHODS: All HIV-HCV-coinfected Swiss HIV Cohort Study participants with available HCV RNA levels and concurrent CD4+ T-cell counts before starting HCV therapy were included. Potential predictors of HCV RNA levels were assessed by...
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