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Prevalence and characteristics of hepatitis B and D virus infections among HIV-positive individuals in Southwestern Nigeria.
Virology journal - 15 Jan 2021
Opaleye Oluyinka Oladele, Akanbi Olusola Anuoluwapo, Osundare Folakemi Abiodun, Wang Bo, Adesina Olufisayo, Oluremi Adeolu Sunday, Sunday Sola Thomas, Akindele Abiodun Akeem, Klink Patrycja, Bock C Thomas
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Coinfections of HIV-positive individuals with Hepatitis B and D virus (HBV and HDV) are common and can be associated with rapid liver damage. Several antiretroviral drugs for HIV exhibit anti-HBV effect; however, the selection of HBV drug resistance mutations (DRMs) in individuals under HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been reported but rarely in Nigeria. In this study the HBV/HDV prevalence and...
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