Abstract
HIV-infected inmates are often co-infected with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus. To describe the burden of HIV in the incarcerated population today, one must consider the impact of co-infection. HIV may dramatically modify the course of viral hepatitis infection, especially chronic hepatitis C. The converse is uncertain: chronic hepatitis does not seem to accelerate HIV disease progression. In this article, we offer guidelines for selecting appropriate candidates for treatment among co- infected inmates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 481-491 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | AIDS Reader |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Correctional medicine
- HIV
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
- Interferons