Low Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among HIV-Positive Patients: Data From a Large-Scale Cohort Study in Istanbul, Turkey

Aydin, Ömer; Yemisen, Mucahit; Karaosmanoglu, Hayat; Sargin, Fatma; Gunduz, Alper; Ceylan, Bahadir; Mete, Bilgül; Ozgunes, Nail; Sevgi, Dilek; Ozaras, Reşat; Tabak, Fehmi

doi:10.5812/hepatmon.18128

Low Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among HIV-Positive Patients: Data From a Large-Scale Cohort Study in Istanbul, Turkey

Aydin O. A., Yemisen M., Karaosmanoglu H. K., Sargin F., Gunduz A., Ceylan B., ...More

HEPATITIS MONTHLY, vol.14, no.8, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 14 Issue: 8
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.5812/hepatmon.18128
Journal Name: HEPATITIS MONTHLY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Rate of coinfection with human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) varies indifferent countries.This may be attributable to common transmission routes as well as social, economic and cultural factors.