Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Co-Infection, Georgia, 2017-2023.

ABSTRACT: Persons co-infected with hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus (HCV-HBV) are at increased risk of developing liver disease compared with mono-infected individuals. In Georgia, all patients undergoing hepatitis C treatment are eligible for free testing for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). However, further hepatitis B evaluations and treatment are not free. We explored demographic and clinical characteristics associated with HCV-HBV co-infection among persons treated for HCV infection. Persons aged ≥ 18 years with HCV infection who initiated HCV treatment during 2017-2023 were included. Patients were grouped as HCV mono-infected, HCV-HBV co-infected (HBsAg positive), and HBV exposed (total HBV core antibody positive, HBsAg negative). We present descriptive analysis and adjusted prevale

SUBMITTER: Handanagic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature