Occurrence of Acute Hepatitis A in Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

We conducted a descriptive study in 9 cases of acute hepatitis A diagnosed in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite the small number of cases studied, the results indicate that moderate HIV infection does not impair the natural history of acute hepatitis A.

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Published in:Clinical infectious diseases 2001-01, Vol.32 (2), p.297-299
Main Authors: Fonquernie, L., Meynard, J. L., Charrois, A., Delamare, C., Meyohas, M. C., Frottier, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Antibodies
Antiretrovirals
Biological and medical sciences
Disease Progression
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A - diagnosis
Hepatitis A - etiology
Hepatitis A virus
HIV
HIV infections
HIV Infections - complications
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human viral diseases
Humans
Infections
Infectious diseases
Male
Male homosexuality
Medical sciences
Retrospective Studies
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the lymphoid tissue and the blood. Aids
Viruses
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Summary:We conducted a descriptive study in 9 cases of acute hepatitis A diagnosed in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite the small number of cases studied, the results indicate that moderate HIV infection does not impair the natural history of acute hepatitis A.
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1086/318478