Resolution of HCV infection in a HIV-infected patient under HAART after several hepatitis flare-ups.
Eur J Med Res
; 8(11): 495-8, 2003 Nov 12.
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| ID: mdl-14644704
ABSTRACT
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been shown to have a beneficial effect on several opportunistic and other coinfections of HIV infected individuals. The effect of HAART on HCV coinfections is controversial. We describe the case of a patient, in whom a close temporal relationship between changes in HIV viremia, HCV viremia and ALT levels was observed. Longterm suppression of HIV replication by HAART was associated with a normalization of ALT levels and finally clearance of the HCV infection. Our data suggest that improved immune functions due to reductions of the HIV load led to a better control and finally resolution of the HCV infection in this patient.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por HIV
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Hepatite C Crônica
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Terapia Antirretroviral de Alta Atividade
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article