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Increasing burden of liver disease in patients with HIV infection.

Introduction of effective combined antiretroviral therapy has made HIV infection a chronic illness. Substantial reductions in the number of AIDS-related deaths have been accompanied by an increase in liver-related morbidity and mortality due to co-infection with chronic hepatitis B and C viruses. Increases in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and drug-induced hepatotoxicity, together with development of hepatocellular carcinoma, also potentiate the burden of liver disease in individuals with HIV infection. We provide an overview of the key causes, disease mechanisms of pathogenesis, and recommendations for treatment options including the evolving role of liver transplantation.



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T1	Species 52 55	HIV

N1 Reference T1 Taxonomy:12721 Human immunodeficiency virus

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T2 Species 565 568 HIV

N2 Reference T2 Taxonomy:12721 Human immunodeficiency virus

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T3 Species 339 364 hepatitis B and C viruses

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T4 Species 135 138 HIV

N3 Reference T4 Taxonomy:12721 Human immunodeficiency virus