Hepatitis B virus genotype G and liver fibrosis progression in chronic hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus coinfection

ConclusionIn HIV ‐HBV coinfected patients, HBV‐genotype G is an independent risk factor for liver fibrosis progression as determined by non‐invasive markers. HBV genotype G infected patients with low initial liver fibrosis levels may require more careful monitoring.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Medical Virology - November 15, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Vincenzo Malagnino, Julie Bottero, Patrick Miailhes, Caroline Lascoux ‐Combe, Pierre‐Marie Girard, Fabien Zoulim, Karine Lacombe, Anders Boyd Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research