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Hepatitis B testing, treatment, and virologic suppression in HIV-infected patients in Cameroon (ANRS 12288 EVOLCAM).
BMC infectious diseases - 15 Jan 2020
Liégeois Florian, Boyer Sylvie, Eymard-Duvernay Sabrina, Carrieri Patrizia, Kouanfack Charles, Domyeum Jenny, Maradan Gwenaëlle, Ducos Jacques, Mpoudi-Ngolé Eitel, Spire Bruno, Delaporte Eric, Kuaban Christopher, Vidal Laurent, Laurent Christian
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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B is a major concern in Africa, especially in HIV-infected patients. Unfortunately, access to hepatitis B virus (HBV) testing and adequate treatment remains a challenge in the continent. We investigated HBV testing, treatment, and virologic suppression in HIV-infected patients followed up as part of Cameroon's national antiretroviral programme. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was performed...
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