Category Archives: Hepatitis B, C

Co-infection of HIV and HBV is still a major global public health concern. Co-infected people have a nearly threefold increased risk of end-stage liver disease, with a noticeably faster development...

Background Diagnosing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in general population settings is challenging. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of...

BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a genus of retroviruses that targets immune cells and may eventually cause immune-deficiency illness. Triple infection of HIV/hepatitis B virus (HBV) /tuberculosis (TB) leads...

PURPOSE: This scoping review sought to synthesize human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence, incidence, risk behaviors, and risk perceptions among transmasculine (TM) individuals globally. METHODS: Eligible...

BACKGROUND: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the association of viral infections with the risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. METHODS:...

The incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection following successful direct-acting antiviral therapy in HIV/HCV co-infected individuals remains a significant public health concern. This study aimed to estimate the reinfection...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Screening for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) among blood donors is done using qualitative screening assays. Screening values that are close to cut-off values lie in the uncertainty zone,...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Blood transfusion is essential in healthcare but carries inherent risks of human immunodeficiency virusAÿ(HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), syphilis and malaria transmission. National...

BackgroundHepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection is common among people living with HIV (PLWH) and is associated with adverse outcomes. However, the specific association between HCV coinfection and the risk of...

Background The 2013 HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act expanded kidney transplantation eligibility for people with HIV/AIDS (PWH), marking a significant milestone and necessitating updated reviews on the outcomes of...

Background Identification and stratification of risk factors for stroke among individuals living with HIV (PLWH) will facilitate primary prevention and prognostication, as well as strategies aimed at optimizing neurorehabilitation. This...

BACKGROUND: In 2022, the number of refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) have reached an all-time high of 40.7 million globally. The surge in RAS, coupled with their limited access to...