Men coinfected with HIV-1 and with hepatitis B virus (HBV), particularly those with low CD4 nadir counts, are at an increased risk of liver-related mortality compared with those who are not coinfected, researchers report in the December 14th issue of The Lancet.
Dr. Chloe L. Thio from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and colleagues collected data on 5293 men who had sex with men. Among this cohort, the researchers determined HIV-1 status and hepatitis B surface antigen status. They also determined mortality rates for patients in the group.
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