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| Coinfection with Hepatitis Viruses and HIV | |
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Coinfection with Hepatitis Viruses and HIV
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Link to document(s) | http://www.hivinsite.com/In... |
Author(s): | Khalili M. |
Document type: | Monographs, Reports, and Book Chapters |
Language: | English, Russian |
Original language of document: | English |
Primary area(s) of focus: | HIV/AIDS |
Secondary areas of focus: | Malignancies |
Submited by: | Victor Stanilevskiy |
Material written specifically for patients: | No |
Date of entry: | August 31, 2006 |
Pages: | 27 |
| There are about 150 million chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) carriers throughout the world, with an estimated global prevalence of 3% (range 0.1-5%). Chronic HCV infection can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, resulting in 8,000-10,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Additionally, HCV-induced end-stage liver disease accounts for about 30% of liver transplants in industrialized countries, presenting a significant burden on health care costs. HIV/HCV coinfection is common, with an especially high prevalence among IDUs. HIV coinfection may enhance the sexual and vertical transmission of HCV. | |
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