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) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.