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Persistence and risk factors of occult hepatitis B virus infections among antiretroviral therapy-naïve people living with HIV in Botswana

Motswedi Anderson
Bonolo B. Phinius
Richard Marlink
Gorata Mpebe
Dieter Glebe
Patience Motshosi
Jason T. Blackard
Anna Kramvis
Mbatshi Mudanga
Lynnette Bhebhe
Wonderful T. Choga
Girlie N. Tlhabano
Kabo Baruti
Sikhulile Moyo
Tsholofelo Ratsoma
Basetsana Phakedi
Simani Gaseitsiwe

20243 citationsOpen accessUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

There was a high rate of newly identified OBI among young PWH in Botswana, especially in men and in participants with lower CD4<sup>+</sup> T-cell counts. OBI screening in PWH should be considered because of the risk of transmission, possible reactivation, and risk factors for the development of chronic liver disease, including hepatocellular carcinoma.

Research topics

Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Hepatitis C virus research
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1342862

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