Prevalence of Hepatitis D in People Living with HIV: A National Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Georgios Schinas,
Nikolina Antonopoulou,
Sofia Vamvakopoulou
et al.
Abstract:This study assesses the prevalence of hepatitis D virus (HDV) in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Greece. Given the compounding effects of HDV and hepatitis B (HBV) on liver disease progression, as well as the emergence of new therapeutic options such as bulevirtide, understanding regional disparities and the epidemiological impact of such co-infections is vital. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted utilizing 696 serum samples from PLWHIV attending five major university hospitals. The methodology include… Show more
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