Open AccessEpidemiology, Natural History, and Treatment of Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection in HIV/Hepatitis B Virus Coinfection
Author(s) -
Nicole D. Ferrante,
Vincent Lo Re
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current hiv/aids reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.135
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1548-3576
pISSN - 1548-3568
DOI - 10.1007/s11904-020-00508-z
Subject(s) - coinfection , natural history , epidemiology , medicine , virology , hepatitis b virus , hepatitis d virus , immunology , virus , hbsag
Limited data exist on the prevalence, determinants, and outcomes of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection among HIV/hepatitis B virus (HBV)-coinfected persons. This review provides current evidence on the epidemiology, natural history, and treatment of HDV infection in patients with HIV/HBV coinfection and highlights future research needs.