HIV/HBV co-infection increases the morbidity and mortality beyond those caused by either infection alone and there are number of challenges in it’s treatment. Dr Anchalee Avihingsanon (Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Bangkok, Thailand) joins touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES to discuss the incidence of HIV/HBV co infection as well as the challenges in it’s treatment.
The presentation entitled ‘Week 48 results of a Phase 3 randomized controlled trial of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) vs dolutegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (DTG+F/TDF) as initial treatment in HIV/HBV-coinfected adults (ALLIANCE)’ was presented at the International AIDS Society (IAS) 29 July – 2 August, 2022.
Questions:
- What is the incidence of HIV/HBV co infection in adults and what are the challenges in its treatment?
Disclosures: Anchalee Avihingsanon has nothing to disclose in relation to this video.
Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Shanice Allen.
