Abstract
Objective: To review the literature on and provide evidence-based recommendations for management of HIV/ hepatitis B (HBV) coinfection. Methods: Review of the literature for clinical trials, guidelines, and cohort studies on HIV/HBV disease management. Results: HIV patients should be evaluated for viral hepatitis. Those who do not have evidence of immunity should be vaccinated and monitored for response. Those who have HIV/HBV should have additional serologies checked to evaluate for hepatitis B e antigen status and level of viremia. All HIV/HBV coinfected patients should be started on antiretroviral therapy with tenofovir-based regimens. Those with HIV/HBV and cirrhosis should be screened for hepatocellular cancer every 6 months. Conclusion: HIV patients should be vaccinated against hepatitis B; those with coinfection should be treated for both viruses. It is important to monitor for treatment response to both HIV and HBV and liver disease complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Oct 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Dissemination
- Implementation
- Incentives
- Reinforcement
- Substance abuse treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy