Role of hepatitis C virus in dual and triple hepatitis virus infection

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Y F Liaw1

  • 1Liver Research Unit, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan.

Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)
|October 1, 1995
PubMed

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) or Hepatitis D virus (HDV) often leads to severe liver disease. HCV can suppress HBV and HDV, highlighting the need for monitoring coinfected patients.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis D virus (HDV) share transmission routes, leading to potential co-infections.
  • HCV assays have advanced, necessitating a review of HCV's role in multiple hepatotropic viral infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and evaluate the clinical and virological significance of HCV in patients with multiple hepatotropic viral infections.
  • To understand the complex interactions and impact of HCV in co-infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of seroprevalence studies.
  • Analysis of clinical and virological data from patients with single and multiple hepatitis virus infections.

Main Results:

  • HCV is found in over 10% of HBV- or HDV-infected patients globally.
  • Dual or triple infections with HCV often result in severe, interferon-resistant liver disease.
  • HCV demonstrates a suppressive effect on HBV and HDV, potentially leading to seroclearance of HBV antigens.

Conclusions:

  • Co-infection with HCV necessitates vigilant monitoring in patients with HBV or HDV infections.
  • The complex viral dynamics and suppressive impact of HCV in co-infections require further investigation.
  • HCV assays are crucial for clinical studies involving multiple hepatotropic viral infections.

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