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Hepatitis B and C viral coinfection and associated factors among HIV-positive patients attending ART clinics of Afar regional state, northeast Ethiopia

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Abstract

The prevalence of both HIV-HBV and HIV-HCV coinfection was intermediate. Multi-sexual practice was significantly associated with HIV-HBV coinfection. Screening of all HIV-positive patients for HBV and HCV and health education regarding the transmission modes should be considered.

Research topics

  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302453

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