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Hospitalizations Due to Hepatitis A Declining in the U.S., CDC Study Finds
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- Category: Hepatitis A & E
- Published on Wednesday, 19 November 2014 00:00
- Written by Wiley
Rates of hospitalization related to hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection decreased in the U.S. from 2002 to 2011, possibly attributable to changing demographics and wider use of the hepatitis A vaccine, researchers reported in the September 29 edition of Hepatology.
Hepatitis E Can Cause Rapid Liver Cirrhosis in People with HIV Who Have Low CD4 Cell Counts
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- Category: HIV/Hepatitis Coinfection
- Published on Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00
- Written by Michael Carter
Infection with hepatitis E virus (HEV) can cause rapid liver fibrosis in people with HIV who have low CD4 cell counts, case reports published in the April 10, 2013, online edition of Clinical Infectious Diseases show. Spanish investigators reported 2 instances of HEV infection in gay men with HIV who had severe immunosuppression. Treatment with ribavirin monotherapy led to normalization of liver function and temporary suppression of HEV replication.
Hepatitis A Immune Response Has Implications for Hepatitis C
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- Category: HCV Basic Science
- Published on Friday, 08 July 2011 13:19
- Written by Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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