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Serologic and genotypic characterization of hepatitis B virus in HIV-1 infected patients from South West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon.
Virology journal - 21 Oct 2016
Magoro Tshifhiwa, Gachara George, Mavhandu Lufuno, Lum Emmaculate, Kimbi Helen K, Ndip Roland N, Bessong Pascal
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BACKGROUND: HBV and HIV share similar transmission routes. Concurrent infection with the two viruses usually results in more severe and progressive liver disease, and a higher incidence of cirrhosis, liver cancer and mortality. Further, this co-infection may lead to cross-resistance between HIV and HBV drugs and increased liver injury, either due to direct hepatotoxicity or drug-related immune-reconstitution...
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