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AIDS 2022 — Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide shows promise in HIV/HBV coinfection

Drishti Agarwal   |   Conference Report   |   04 August 2022
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Takeaway

  • Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) is a safe and effective first-line treatment option for HIV/hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection.

Why this matters

  • Approximately 8% of patients with HIV have chronic HBV infection, with HIV/HBV coinfection rates mounting to 25% in areas endemic to both infections.
  • Most patients with HIV/HBV coinfection are...

          

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