Viral hepatitis B co-infection among people living with HIV: a National cross-sectional survey in Togo in 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Context

HIV/HBV co-infection accelerates the progression of chronic hepatitis towards end-stage liver disease. In Togo, little is known about the prevalence of hepatitis B in people living with HIV (PLWH). The objective of this study was to estimate the determinants of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among PLWH in Togo in 2023.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out between May and October 2023 among PLWH receiving antiretroviral treatment in HIV care centers in the six health regions of Togo. Serological tests were used for the detection of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HBs antibody, and total anti-HBc antibody. The HBV DNA viral load was measured in HBsAg positive PLWH. Logistic regression analyses were performed to assess associated factors with HIV/HBV co-

SUBMITTER: Togan RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570555 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature