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When Is Liver Biopsy Recommended In HIV
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frequency of liver biopsyI had a liver biopsy last year that indicated mild HEPC condition. Treatment has yet to be started as here in BC pegylated interferon is not yet available and my doctor advises that this is the best treatment at this time.I have not started HAART,...
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine
Usually we biopsy about every 3-5 years. The rate of progression is about 7 years per stage of fibrosis. So about half way through one grade is 3.5 years. In general, we might do it a little faster in HIV patients since HCV progresses more rapidly....
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Liver biopsy & HIVCan liver biopsy results indicate present HIV infection?... Read more »Understanding Liver Biopsy ResultsDear Doctor,First, I want to say how much I appreciate this service that you provide. You are a... Read more »
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Hepatitis B Virus and HIV Co-infection: Results of a Survey on Treatment Practices and Recommendations for Therapy"The management of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection is challenged by the selection of patients for therapy, options for antiviral medication, and inconsistency in published treatment guidelines," explained... Read more »
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HIV 101: Antiretroviral Agents Dosing and Administration Recommendations: PIsAdapted from Bartlett J.G. and Gallant J.E. 2001-2002 Medical Management of HIV Infection . Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. 2001. This table is a replacement for the table that was printed with a copy error on page 8 of the November 2001... Read more »
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dear gmanbil Can HIV affect the liver?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
dear gman,hiv itself affect the liver,while NOT on meds?,my liver enzymes are always raised.my recent DNA PCR WAS NEG,for HIV. Read more » Can HIV affect the liver?
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question.can hiv affect the liver,even when a person is not on meds.?my liver enzymes are always high.my liver always hurts and is sore.Read more » Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV+
Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply
Yet more reason to be cautious about use of HAART and to work on liver health by not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.COMPLICATIONS OF HIV/HAART Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV-Infected Patients After... Read more » Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?
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Has anyone experienced joint pain that was diagnosed as relating to either HIV or the meds? Don't laugh now, but my elbows are warm to the touch, and I have a burning pain in them. I have liver problems which cause my right shoulder and the right...
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