Simultaneously acute hepatitis B virus and C virus coinfection and subsequent chronic hepatitis C

Shuo Wei Chen, Tsung Shih Lee, Ching Chih Hu, Liang Che Chang, Rong Nan Chien*

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Abstract

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) share similar transmission routes, but concurrent acute HCV and HBV infection was rarely reported. Little is known about viral interaction and hepatic biochemical features of acute HBV and HCV coinfection. We report an intravenous drug abuser with simultaneous acute HBV and HCV infections presenting as biphasic elevation of both alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total bilirubin levels. HCV infection is the major cause of continuing hepatitis after termination of HBsAg antigenemia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)351-354
Number of pages4
JournalScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume39
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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