Distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis B: Therapeutic implications

Mayte Pérez-Olmeda, Marina Núñez, Javier García-Samaniego, Pilar Ríos, Juan González-Lahoz, Vincent Soriano

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Abstract

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes were examined in HIV-infected patients with chronic HBV infection seen in our clinic during 2002. A total of 28 of 1100 individuals (prevalence 2.5%) were found to be HBsAg and HBV-DNA positive. HBV genotypes could be determined in 23 of them. HBV-A was the most common (57%), followed by HBV-D (39%). HBV-A predominated among homosexual men (67%) while HBV-D predominated among intravenous drug users (67%). The presence of serum HBeAg was significantly associated with the HBV-A genotype.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)657-659
Number of pages3
JournalAIDS Research and Human Retroviruses
Volume19
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

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