Hepatitis A & E
Other Infections
Hepatitis E Uncommon among HIV+ People, but May Cause Unexplained Liver Enzyme Elevations
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- Category: Hepatitis A & E
- Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
Coinfection with hepatitis E virus (HEV) is not commonly seen in people with HIV, according to 2 recent reports, but it is a possibility to consider if a person has elevated liver enzymes not attributable to another apparent cause.
Ribavirin May Be Effective against Acute Hepatitis E
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- Category: Hepatitis A & E
- Published on Tuesday, 09 August 2011 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
Ribavirin, a component of standard therapy for chronic hepatitis C, may also be an effective treatment for severe acute hepatitis E, French researchers reported in the July 14, 2011, Journal of Clinical Virology.
Hepatitis A Vaccine Response Durable in People with HIV
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- Category: Hepatitis A & E
- Published on Friday, 08 July 2011 11:53
- Written by Liz Highleyman
People with well-controlled HIV infection respond well to hepatitis A vaccination, with 89% achieving an initial response and 85% still protected after 6-10 years.
Hepatitis A Immune Response Has Implications for Hepatitis C
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- Category: HCV Immune Response
- Published on Friday, 08 July 2011 13:19
- Written by Tad Kepley
Hepatitis A virus appears to evade immune defenses better than hepatitis C virus, even though it only causes short-term illness. Learning about differences between viral dynamics and immune response to HAV and HCV may offer information that can inform treatment.
HIV Positive People May Need Triple Dose of Hepatitis A Vaccine
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- Category: Hepatitis A & E
- Published on Tuesday, 26 October 2010 13:46
- Written by Liz Highleyman
