Publications by authors named "Nikolina Antonopoulou"
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates the prevalence of hepatitis D virus (HDV) among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Greece, highlighting the importance of understanding the impact of co-infections on liver disease as new treatments emerge.
- - A total of 696 serum samples from PLWHIV were analyzed, revealing that the majority of participants were male (93%) with a median age of 54 and a long history on antiretroviral therapy, while additional findings showed seroprevalence for other viruses like HCV and HAV.
- - Results showed a low HDV prevalence in the study group, with only 3% testing positive for anti-HDV IgG antibodies and none for HDV RNA, indicating fewer
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) poses significant health concerns worldwide, particularly among people living with HIV (PLWHIV), due to an increased risk of chronic infection and progression to cirrhosis in individuals with low CD4 cell counts. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, chronicity potential, and risk factors of HEV infection among PLWHIV in Greece, where data are currently absent. A synchronic multicentric study encompassing five major Greek university hospitals was executed over 24 months, recruiting 696 PLWHIV participants.
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